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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.93, 1,401.80 and 447.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.93, 1,401.80 and 447.31 is: 671.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.93 : 1,401.80 = 447.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.93/1,401.80 = 447.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.93x = 1,401.80 × 447.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.93x = 627,039.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,039.16/933.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.40

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