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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.75, 1,408.43 and 446.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.75, 1,408.43 and 446.16 is: 668.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.75 : 1,408.43 = 446.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.75/1,408.43 = 446.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.75x = 1,408.43 × 446.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.75x = 628,385.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,385.13/939.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.67

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