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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.61, 1,409.73 and 446.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.61, 1,409.73 and 446.41 is: 669.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.61 : 1,409.73 = 446.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.61/1,409.73 = 446.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.61x = 1,409.73 × 446.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.61x = 629,317.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,317.57/939.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.76

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