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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.50, 1,401.87 and 447.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.50, 1,401.87 and 447.54 is: 671.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.50 : 1,401.87 = 447.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.50/1,401.87 = 447.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.50x = 1,401.87 × 447.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.50x = 627,392.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,392.90/934.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.37

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