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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.18, 1,401.41 and 446.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.18, 1,401.41 and 446.83 is: 670.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.18 : 1,401.41 = 446.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.18/1,401.41 = 446.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.18x = 1,401.41 × 446.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.18x = 626,192.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,192.03/934.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.31

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