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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.59, 1,397.37 and 443.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.59, 1,397.37 and 443.16 is: 664.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.59 : 1,397.37 = 443.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.59/1,397.37 = 443.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.59x = 1,397.37 × 443.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.59x = 619,258.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,258.49/931.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.73

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