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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.33, 1,412.47 and 448.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.33, 1,412.47 and 448.29 is: 672.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.33 : 1,412.47 = 448.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.33/1,412.47 = 448.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.33x = 1,412.47 × 448.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.33x = 633,200.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,200.83/941.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.67

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