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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.98, 1,402.62 and 448.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.98, 1,402.62 and 448.02 is: 672.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.98 : 1,402.62 = 448.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.98/1,402.62 = 448.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.98x = 1,402.62 × 448.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.98x = 628,401.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,401.81/934.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.10

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