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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.70, 1,394.89 and 442.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.70, 1,394.89 and 442.73 is: 663.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.70 : 1,394.89 = 442.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.70/1,394.89 = 442.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.70x = 1,394.89 × 442.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.70x = 617,559.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,559.65/930.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.54

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