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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.60, 1,400.52 and 447.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.60, 1,400.52 and 447.88 is: 671.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.60 : 1,400.52 = 447.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.60/1,400.52 = 447.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.60x = 1,400.52 × 447.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.60x = 627,264.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,264.90/934.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.16

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