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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.36, 1,393.57 and 442.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.36, 1,393.57 and 442.92 is: 663.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.36 : 1,393.57 = 442.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.36/1,393.57 = 442.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.36x = 1,393.57 × 442.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.36x = 617,240.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,240.02/930.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.44

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