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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.94, 1,412.44 and 448.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.94, 1,412.44 and 448.20 is: 672.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.94 : 1,412.44 = 448.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.94/1,412.44 = 448.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.94x = 1,412.44 × 448.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.94x = 633,054.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,054.49/941.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.08

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