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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.71, 1,411 and 447.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.71, 1,411 and 447.56 is: 670.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.71 : 1,411 = 447.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.71/1,411 = 447.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.71x = 1,411 × 447.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.71x = 631,507.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,507.16/941.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.60

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