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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.55, 1,400.62 and 446.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.55, 1,400.62 and 446.63 is: 670.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.55 : 1,400.62 = 446.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.55/1,400.62 = 446.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.55x = 1,400.62 × 446.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.55x = 625,562.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,562.41/933.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.09

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