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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.78, 1,402.08 and 441.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.78, 1,402.08 and 441.08 is: 661.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.78 : 1,402.08 = 441.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.78/1,402.08 = 441.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.78x = 1,402.08 × 441.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.78x = 618,429.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,429.45/934.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.58

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