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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.30, 1,401.75 and 447.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.30, 1,401.75 and 447.38 is: 671.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.30 : 1,401.75 = 447.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.30/1,401.75 = 447.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.30x = 1,401.75 × 447.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.30x = 627,114.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,114.92/934.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.21

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