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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.84, 1,401.31 and 448.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.84, 1,401.31 and 448.23 is: 671.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.84 : 1,401.31 = 448.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.84/1,401.31 = 448.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.84x = 1,401.31 × 448.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.84x = 628,109.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,109.18/934.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.89

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