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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.27, 1,395.21 and 436.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.27, 1,395.21 and 436.38 is: 654.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.27 : 1,395.21 = 436.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.27/1,395.21 = 436.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.27x = 1,395.21 × 436.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.27x = 608,841.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,841.74/930.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.48

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