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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.27, 1,401.50 and 447.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.27, 1,401.50 and 447.46 is: 671.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.27 : 1,401.50 = 447.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.27/1,401.50 = 447.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.27x = 1,401.50 × 447.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.27x = 627,112.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,112.80/934.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.23

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