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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.89, 1,404.51 and 448.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.89, 1,404.51 and 448.93 is: 673.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.89 : 1,404.51 = 448.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.89/1,404.51 = 448.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.89x = 1,404.51 × 448.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.89x = 630,526.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,526.67/935.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.72

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