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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.09, 1,401.82 and 447.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.09, 1,401.82 and 447.47 is: 670.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.09 : 1,401.82 = 447.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.09/1,401.82 = 447.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.09x = 1,401.82 × 447.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.09x = 627,272.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,272.40/935.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.81

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