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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.33, 1,401.51 and 447.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.33, 1,401.51 and 447.13 is: 670.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.33 : 1,401.51 = 447.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.33/1,401.51 = 447.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.33x = 1,401.51 × 447.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.33x = 626,657.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,657.17/934.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.70

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