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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.92, 1,400.17 and 446.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.92, 1,400.17 and 446.50 is: 669.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.92 : 1,400.17 = 446.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.92/1,400.17 = 446.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.92x = 1,400.17 × 446.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.92x = 625,175.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,175.91/933.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.41

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