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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.93, 1,401.03 and 446.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.93, 1,401.03 and 446.58 is: 669.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.93 : 1,401.03 = 446.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.93/1,401.03 = 446.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.93x = 1,401.03 × 446.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.93x = 625,671.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,671.98/933.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.93

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