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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.30, 1,395.74 and 443.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.30, 1,395.74 and 443.68 is: 664.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.30 : 1,395.74 = 443.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.30/1,395.74 = 443.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.30x = 1,395.74 × 443.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.30x = 619,261.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,261.92/931.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.94

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