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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.68, 1,411.35 and 447.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.68, 1,411.35 and 447.69 is: 670.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.68 : 1,411.35 = 447.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.68/1,411.35 = 447.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.68x = 1,411.35 × 447.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.68x = 631,837.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,837.99/941.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.97

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