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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.06, 1,401.39 and 447.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.06, 1,401.39 and 447.38 is: 670.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.06 : 1,401.39 = 447.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.06/1,401.39 = 447.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.06x = 1,401.39 × 447.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.06x = 626,953.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,953.86/935.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.50

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