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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.57, 1,411.14 and 447.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.57, 1,411.14 and 447.36 is: 671.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.57 : 1,411.14 = 447.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.57/1,411.14 = 447.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.57x = 1,411.14 × 447.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.57x = 631,278.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,278.30/940.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.17

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