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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.34, 1,401.60 and 447.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.34, 1,401.60 and 447.86 is: 671.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.34 : 1,401.60 = 447.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.34/1,401.60 = 447.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.34x = 1,401.60 × 447.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.34x = 627,720.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,720.58/934.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.83

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