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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.87, 1,404.11 and 448.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.87, 1,404.11 and 448.96 is: 673.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.87 : 1,404.11 = 448.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.87/1,404.11 = 448.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.87x = 1,404.11 × 448.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.87x = 630,379.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,379.96/935.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.58

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