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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.85, 1,404.36 and 448.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.85, 1,404.36 and 448.92 is: 673.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.85 : 1,404.36 = 448.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.85/1,404.36 = 448.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.85x = 1,404.36 × 448.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.85x = 630,445.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,445.29/935.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.66

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