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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.53, 1,394.48 and 443.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.53, 1,394.48 and 443.13 is: 664.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.53 : 1,394.48 = 443.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.53/1,394.48 = 443.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.53x = 1,394.48 × 443.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.53x = 617,935.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,935.92/929.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.78

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