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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.80, 1,393.50 and 442.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.80, 1,393.50 and 442.18 is: 662.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.80 : 1,393.50 = 442.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.80/1,393.50 = 442.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.80x = 1,393.50 × 442.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.80x = 616,177.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,177.83/929.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.70

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