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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.33, 1,401.66 and 441.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.33, 1,401.66 and 441.20 is: 661.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.33 : 1,401.66 = 441.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.33/1,401.66 = 441.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.33x = 1,401.66 × 441.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.33x = 618,405.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,405.38/935.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.17

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