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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.63, 1,395.31 and 445.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.63, 1,395.31 and 445.02 is: 666.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.63 : 1,395.31 = 445.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.63/1,395.31 = 445.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.63x = 1,395.31 × 445.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.63x = 620,931.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,931.65/931.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.50

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