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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.29, 1,401.63 and 447.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.29, 1,401.63 and 447.09 is: 670.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.29 : 1,401.63 = 447.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.29/1,401.63 = 447.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.29x = 1,401.63 × 447.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.29x = 626,654.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,654.76/934.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.73

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