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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.08, 1,389.70 and 440.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.08, 1,389.70 and 440.47 is: 660.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.08 : 1,389.70 = 440.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.08/1,389.70 = 440.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.08x = 1,389.70 × 440.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.08x = 612,116.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,116.58/927.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.27

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