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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.12, 1,401.16 and 446.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.12, 1,401.16 and 446.88 is: 670.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.12 : 1,401.16 = 446.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.12/1,401.16 = 446.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.12x = 1,401.16 × 446.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.12x = 626,150.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,150.38/934.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.31

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