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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.34, 1,400.57 and 447.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.34, 1,400.57 and 447.73 is: 671.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.34 : 1,400.57 = 447.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.34/1,400.57 = 447.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.34x = 1,400.57 × 447.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.34x = 627,067.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,067.96/934.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.13

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