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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.18, 1,402.91 and 447.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.18, 1,402.91 and 447.83 is: 671.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.18 : 1,402.91 = 447.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.18/1,402.91 = 447.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.18x = 1,402.91 × 447.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.18x = 628,265.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,265.19/935.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.81

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