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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.99, 1,401.57 and 447.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.99, 1,401.57 and 447.77 is: 671.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.99 : 1,401.57 = 447.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.99/1,401.57 = 447.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.99x = 1,401.57 × 447.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.99x = 627,584.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,584.50/934.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.22

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