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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.53, 1,399.68 and 446.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.53, 1,399.68 and 446.85 is: 669.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.53 : 1,399.68 = 446.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.53/1,399.68 = 446.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.53x = 1,399.68 × 446.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.53x = 625,447.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,447.01/933.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.98

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