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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.87, 1,396.61 and 443.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.87, 1,396.61 and 443.86 is: 665.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.87 : 1,396.61 = 443.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.87/1,396.61 = 443.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.87x = 1,396.61 × 443.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.87x = 619,899.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,899.31/930.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.94

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