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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.26, 1,399.32 and 445.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.26, 1,399.32 and 445.26 is: 669.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.26 : 1,399.32 = 445.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.26/1,399.32 = 445.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.26x = 1,399.32 × 445.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.26x = 623,061.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,061.22/931.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.05

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