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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.76, 1,403.66 and 448.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.76, 1,403.66 and 448.86 is: 673.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.76 : 1,403.66 = 448.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.76/1,403.66 = 448.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.76x = 1,403.66 × 448.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.76x = 630,046.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,046.83/935.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.30

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