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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.98, 1,393.74 and 442.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.98, 1,393.74 and 442.44 is: 663.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.98 : 1,393.74 = 442.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.98/1,393.74 = 442.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.98x = 1,393.74 × 442.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.98x = 616,646.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,646.33/928.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.79

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