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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.62, 1,402.23 and 447.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.62, 1,402.23 and 447.71 is: 671.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.62 : 1,402.23 = 447.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.62/1,402.23 = 447.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.62x = 1,402.23 × 447.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.62x = 627,785.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,785.38/934.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.70

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