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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.66, 1,395.72 and 437.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.66, 1,395.72 and 437.04 is: 655.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.66 : 1,395.72 = 437.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.66/1,395.72 = 437.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.66x = 1,395.72 × 437.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.66x = 609,985.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,985.47/930.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.43

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