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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.52, 1,397.04 and 444.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.52, 1,397.04 and 444.44 is: 666.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.52 : 1,397.04 = 444.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.52/1,397.04 = 444.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.52x = 1,397.04 × 444.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.52x = 620,900.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,900.46/931.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.55

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