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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.21, 1,409.11 and 446.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.21, 1,409.11 and 446.61 is: 669.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.21 : 1,409.11 = 446.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.21/1,409.11 = 446.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.21x = 1,409.11 × 446.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.21x = 629,322.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,322.62/940.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.34

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