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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.77, 1,400.67 and 446.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.77, 1,400.67 and 446.72 is: 670.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.77 : 1,400.67 = 446.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.77/1,400.67 = 446.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.77x = 1,400.67 × 446.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.77x = 625,700.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,700.30/933.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.08

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