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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.64, 1,401.72 and 447.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.64, 1,401.72 and 447.44 is: 671.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.64 : 1,401.72 = 447.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.64/1,401.72 = 447.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.64x = 1,401.72 × 447.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.64x = 627,185.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,185.60/934.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.05

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