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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.11, 1,401.75 and 447.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.11, 1,401.75 and 447.16 is: 671.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.11 : 1,401.75 = 447.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.11/1,401.75 = 447.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.11x = 1,401.75 × 447.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.11x = 626,804.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,804.29/934.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.02

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