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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.98, 1,396.78 and 443.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.98, 1,396.78 and 443.97 is: 666.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.98 : 1,396.78 = 443.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.98/1,396.78 = 443.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.98x = 1,396.78 × 443.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.98x = 620,127.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,127.31/930.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.10

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