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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.56, 1,402.02 and 447.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.56, 1,402.02 and 447.57 is: 671.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.56 : 1,402.02 = 447.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.56/1,402.02 = 447.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.56x = 1,402.02 × 447.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.56x = 627,502.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,502.09/934.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.44

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