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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.74, 1,401.30 and 447.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.74, 1,401.30 and 447.42 is: 670.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.74 : 1,401.30 = 447.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.74/1,401.30 = 447.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.74x = 1,401.30 × 447.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.74x = 626,974.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,974.90/934.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.75

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