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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.46, 1,386.99 and 438.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.46, 1,386.99 and 438.66 is: 657.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.46 : 1,386.99 = 438.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.46/1,386.99 = 438.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.46x = 1,386.99 × 438.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.46x = 608,417.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,417.03/925.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.42

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