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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.25, 1,386.66 and 438.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.25, 1,386.66 and 438.44 is: 657.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.25 : 1,386.66 = 438.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.25/1,386.66 = 438.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.25x = 1,386.66 × 438.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.25x = 607,965.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,965.30/925.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.08

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