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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.57, 1,400.35 and 445.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.57, 1,400.35 and 445.14 is: 667.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.57 : 1,400.35 = 445.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.57/1,400.35 = 445.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.57x = 1,400.35 × 445.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.57x = 623,346.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,346.33/933.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.70

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