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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.44, 1,400.64 and 446.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.44, 1,400.64 and 446.82 is: 669.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.44 : 1,400.64 = 446.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.44/1,400.64 = 446.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.44x = 1,400.64 × 446.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.44x = 625,833.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,833.96/934.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.74

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