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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.71, 1,409.50 and 446.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.71, 1,409.50 and 446.56 is: 669.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.71 : 1,409.50 = 446.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.71/1,409.50 = 446.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.71x = 1,409.50 × 446.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.71x = 629,426.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,426.32/940.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.10

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