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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.56, 1,401.21 and 448.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.56, 1,401.21 and 448.96 is: 672.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.56 : 1,401.21 = 448.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.56/1,401.21 = 448.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.56x = 1,401.21 × 448.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.56x = 629,087.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,087.24/935.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.42

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