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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.44, 1,397.40 and 444.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.44, 1,397.40 and 444.24 is: 666.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.44 : 1,397.40 = 444.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.44/1,397.40 = 444.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.44x = 1,397.40 × 444.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.44x = 620,780.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,780.98/931.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.47

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