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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.42, 1,394.55 and 442.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.42, 1,394.55 and 442.35 is: 663.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.42 : 1,394.55 = 442.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.42/1,394.55 = 442.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.42x = 1,394.55 × 442.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.42x = 616,879.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,879.19/930.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.01

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