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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.12, 1,401.18 and 447.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.12, 1,401.18 and 447.31 is: 670.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.12 : 1,401.18 = 447.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.12/1,401.18 = 447.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.12x = 1,401.18 × 447.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.12x = 626,761.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,761.83/934.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.97

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