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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.82, 1,400.55 and 447.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.82, 1,400.55 and 447.46 is: 671.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.82 : 1,400.55 = 447.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.82/1,400.55 = 447.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.82x = 1,400.55 × 447.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.82x = 626,690.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,690.10/933.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.10

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