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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.66, 1,397.49 and 404.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.66, 1,397.49 and 404.47 is: 606.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.66 : 1,397.49 = 404.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.66/1,397.49 = 404.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.66x = 1,397.49 × 404.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.66x = 565,242.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,242.78/931.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.71

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