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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.63, 1,410.11 and 446.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.63, 1,410.11 and 446.73 is: 669.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.63 : 1,410.11 = 446.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.63/1,410.11 = 446.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.63x = 1,410.11 × 446.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.63x = 629,936.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,936.21/940.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.70

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