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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.62, 1,395.57 and 445.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.62, 1,395.57 and 445.14 is: 666.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.62 : 1,395.57 = 445.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.62/1,395.57 = 445.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.62x = 1,395.57 × 445.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.62x = 621,224.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,224.03/931.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.82

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