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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.92, 1,402.42 and 448.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.92, 1,402.42 and 448.12 is: 672.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.92 : 1,402.42 = 448.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.92/1,402.42 = 448.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.92x = 1,402.42 × 448.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.92x = 628,452.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,452.45/934.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.20

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