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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.79, 1,402.18 and 441.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.79, 1,402.18 and 441.03 is: 661.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.79 : 1,402.18 = 441.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.79/1,402.18 = 441.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.79x = 1,402.18 × 441.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.79x = 618,399.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,399.71/934.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.54

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