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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.53, 1,397.29 and 444.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.53, 1,397.29 and 444.46 is: 666.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.53 : 1,397.29 = 444.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.53/1,397.29 = 444.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.53x = 1,397.29 × 444.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.53x = 621,041.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,041.67/931.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.69

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