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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.67, 1,396.54 and 445.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.67, 1,396.54 and 445.13 is: 667.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.67 : 1,396.54 = 445.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.67/1,396.54 = 445.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.67x = 1,396.54 × 445.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.67x = 621,641.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,641.85/931.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.23

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