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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.36, 1,399.57 and 446.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.36, 1,399.57 and 446.92 is: 669.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.36 : 1,399.57 = 446.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.36/1,399.57 = 446.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.36x = 1,399.57 × 446.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.36x = 625,495.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,495.82/934.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.44

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