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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.44, 1,399.52 and 447.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.44, 1,399.52 and 447.83 is: 670.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.44 : 1,399.52 = 447.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.44/1,399.52 = 447.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.44x = 1,399.52 × 447.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.44x = 626,747.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,747.04/934.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.72

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