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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.63, 1,402.25 and 447.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.63, 1,402.25 and 447.72 is: 671.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.63 : 1,402.25 = 447.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.63/1,402.25 = 447.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.63x = 1,402.25 × 447.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.63x = 627,815.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,815.37/934.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.73

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