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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.01, 1,397.39 and 444.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.01, 1,397.39 and 444.38 is: 666.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.01 : 1,397.39 = 444.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.01/1,397.39 = 444.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.01x = 1,397.39 × 444.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.01x = 620,962.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,962.96/931.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.98

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