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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.77, 1,399.97 and 447.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.77, 1,399.97 and 447.17 is: 670.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.77 : 1,399.97 = 447.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.77/1,399.97 = 447.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.77x = 1,399.97 × 447.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.77x = 626,018.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,018.70/933.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.42

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