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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.92, 1,401.67 and 447.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.92, 1,401.67 and 447.50 is: 670.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.92 : 1,401.67 = 447.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.92/1,401.67 = 447.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.92x = 1,401.67 × 447.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.92x = 627,247.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,247.33/934.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.91

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