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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.82, 1,404.23 and 448.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.82, 1,404.23 and 448.79 is: 673.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.82 : 1,404.23 = 448.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.82/1,404.23 = 448.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.82x = 1,404.23 × 448.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.82x = 630,195.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,195.12/935.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.41

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