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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.80, 1,400.50 and 447.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.80, 1,400.50 and 447.18 is: 669.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.80 : 1,400.50 = 447.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.80/1,400.50 = 447.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.80x = 1,400.50 × 447.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.80x = 626,275.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,275.59/934.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.96

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