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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.66, 1,400.82 and 440.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.66, 1,400.82 and 440.34 is: 660.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.66 : 1,400.82 = 440.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.66/1,400.82 = 440.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.66x = 1,400.82 × 440.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.66x = 616,837.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,837.08/933.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.67

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