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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.04, 1,400.52 and 446.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.04, 1,400.52 and 446.42 is: 669.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.04 : 1,400.52 = 446.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.04/1,400.52 = 446.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.04x = 1,400.52 × 446.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.04x = 625,220.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,220.14/934.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.37

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