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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.60, 1,401.86 and 446.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.60, 1,401.86 and 446.16 is: 669.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.60 : 1,401.86 = 446.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.60/1,401.86 = 446.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.60x = 1,401.86 × 446.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.60x = 625,453.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,453.86/934.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.22

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