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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.28, 1,401.86 and 447.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.28, 1,401.86 and 447.48 is: 671.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.28 : 1,401.86 = 447.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.28/1,401.86 = 447.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.28x = 1,401.86 × 447.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.28x = 627,304.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,304.31/934.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.43

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