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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.48, 1,395.33 and 443.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.48, 1,395.33 and 443.05 is: 663.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.48 : 1,395.33 = 443.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.48/1,395.33 = 443.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.48x = 1,395.33 × 443.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.48x = 618,200.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,200.96/931.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.68

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