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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.94, 1,395.06 and 442.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.94, 1,395.06 and 442.72 is: 664.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.94 : 1,395.06 = 442.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.94/1,395.06 = 442.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.94x = 1,395.06 × 442.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.94x = 617,620.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,620.96/929.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.15

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