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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.22, 1,401.32 and 447.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.22, 1,401.32 and 447.15 is: 670.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.22 : 1,401.32 = 447.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.22/1,401.32 = 447.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.22x = 1,401.32 × 447.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.22x = 626,600.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,600.24/934.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.72

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