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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.73, 1,401.66 and 447.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.73, 1,401.66 and 447.30 is: 670.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.73 : 1,401.66 = 447.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.73/1,401.66 = 447.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.73x = 1,401.66 × 447.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.73x = 626,962.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,962.52/935.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.03

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