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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.18, 1,394.23 and 442.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.18, 1,394.23 and 442.21 is: 662.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.18 : 1,394.23 = 442.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.18/1,394.23 = 442.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.18x = 1,394.23 × 442.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.18x = 616,535.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,535.48/930.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.81

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