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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.07, 1,409.63 and 446.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.07, 1,409.63 and 446.33 is: 669.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.07 : 1,409.63 = 446.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.07/1,409.63 = 446.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.07x = 1,409.63 × 446.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.07x = 629,150.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,150.88/940.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.26

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