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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.42, 1,390.05 and 439.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.42, 1,390.05 and 439.47 is: 659.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.42 : 1,390.05 = 439.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.42/1,390.05 = 439.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.42x = 1,390.05 × 439.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.42x = 610,885.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,885.27/926.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.41

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