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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.80, 1,399.48 and 446.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.80, 1,399.48 and 446.20 is: 668.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.80 : 1,399.48 = 446.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.80/1,399.48 = 446.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.80x = 1,399.48 × 446.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.80x = 624,447.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,447.98/933.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.72

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