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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.80, 1,402.76 and 447.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.80, 1,402.76 and 447.60 is: 671.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.80 : 1,402.76 = 447.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.80/1,402.76 = 447.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.80x = 1,402.76 × 447.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.80x = 627,875.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,875.38/934.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.67

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