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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.81, 1,399.46 and 446.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.81, 1,399.46 and 446.37 is: 668.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.81 : 1,399.46 = 446.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.81/1,399.46 = 446.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.81x = 1,399.46 × 446.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.81x = 624,674.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,674.73/933.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.95

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