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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.30, 1,403.46 and 448.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.30, 1,403.46 and 448.28 is: 672.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.30 : 1,403.46 = 448.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.30/1,403.46 = 448.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.30x = 1,403.46 × 448.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.30x = 629,143.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,143.05/935.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.66

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