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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.78, 1,399.68 and 446.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.78, 1,399.68 and 446.16 is: 668.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.78 : 1,399.68 = 446.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.78/1,399.68 = 446.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.78x = 1,399.68 × 446.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.78x = 624,481.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,481.23/933.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.77

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