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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.69, 1,400.85 and 447.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.69, 1,400.85 and 447.09 is: 670.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.69 : 1,400.85 = 447.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.69/1,400.85 = 447.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.69x = 1,400.85 × 447.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.69x = 626,306.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,306.03/933.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.79

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