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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.97, 1,400.95 and 446.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.97, 1,400.95 and 446.90 is: 670.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.97 : 1,400.95 = 446.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.97/1,400.95 = 446.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.97x = 1,400.95 × 446.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.97x = 626,086.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,086.94/933.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.35

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