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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.60, 1,399.80 and 447.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.60, 1,399.80 and 447.36 is: 670.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.60 : 1,399.80 = 447.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.60/1,399.80 = 447.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.60x = 1,399.80 × 447.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.60x = 626,214.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,214.53/933.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.75

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