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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.86, 1,400.32 and 447.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.86, 1,400.32 and 447.42 is: 670.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.86 : 1,400.32 = 447.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.86/1,400.32 = 447.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.86x = 1,400.32 × 447.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.86x = 626,531.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,531.17/934.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.19

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