Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.64, 1,398 and 444.80
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 931.64, 1,398 and 444.80 is: 667.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
931.64 : 1,398 = 444.80 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
931.64/1,398 = 444.80/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
931.64x = 1,398 × 444.80 - Step 4: Simplify right side
931.64x = 621,830.40 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 621,830.40/931.64 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 667.46
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