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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.01, 1,396.98 and 437.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.01, 1,396.98 and 437.46 is: 656.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.01 : 1,396.98 = 437.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.01/1,396.98 = 437.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.01x = 1,396.98 × 437.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.01x = 611,113.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,113.70/931.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.40

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