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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.93, 1,412.91 and 448.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.93, 1,412.91 and 448.39 is: 672.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.93 : 1,412.91 = 448.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.93/1,412.91 = 448.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.93x = 1,412.91 × 448.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.93x = 633,534.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,534.71/941.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.59

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