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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.55, 1,403.91 and 449.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.55, 1,403.91 and 449.10 is: 673.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.55 : 1,403.91 = 449.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.55/1,403.91 = 449.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.55x = 1,403.91 × 449.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.55x = 630,495.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,495.98/935.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.93

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