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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.33, 1,400.56 and 447.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.33, 1,400.56 and 447.73 is: 671.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.33 : 1,400.56 = 447.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.33/1,400.56 = 447.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.33x = 1,400.56 × 447.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.33x = 627,072.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,072.73/934.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.15

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