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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.84, 1,399.82 and 447.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.84, 1,399.82 and 447.23 is: 670.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.84 : 1,399.82 = 447.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.84/1,399.82 = 447.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.84x = 1,399.82 × 447.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.84x = 626,032.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,032.26/933.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.38

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