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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.86, 1,394.33 and 443.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.86, 1,394.33 and 443.42 is: 664.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.86 : 1,394.33 = 443.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.86/1,394.33 = 443.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.86x = 1,394.33 × 443.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.86x = 618,264.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,264.62/930.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.19

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