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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.86, 1,398.82 and 446.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.86, 1,398.82 and 446.42 is: 668.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.86 : 1,398.82 = 446.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.86/1,398.82 = 446.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.86x = 1,398.82 × 446.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.86x = 624,461.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,461.22/933.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.69

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