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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.78, 1,395.18 and 443.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.78, 1,395.18 and 443.16 is: 664.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.78 : 1,395.18 = 443.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.78/1,395.18 = 443.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.78x = 1,395.18 × 443.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.78x = 618,287.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,287.97/930.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.27

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