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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.38, 1,403.02 and 446.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.38, 1,403.02 and 446.95 is: 670.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.38 : 1,403.02 = 446.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.38/1,403.02 = 446.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.38x = 1,403.02 × 446.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.38x = 627,082.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,082.10/935.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.40

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