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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.80, 1,410.90 and 447.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.80, 1,410.90 and 447.14 is: 670.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.80 : 1,410.90 = 447.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.80/1,410.90 = 447.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.80x = 1,410.90 × 447.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.80x = 630,869.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,869.83/940.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.57

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