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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.08, 1,409.27 and 446.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.08, 1,409.27 and 446.18 is: 668.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.08 : 1,409.27 = 446.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.08/1,409.27 = 446.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.08x = 1,409.27 × 446.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.08x = 628,792.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,792.73/940.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.87

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