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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.87, 1,397.85 and 444.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.87, 1,397.85 and 444.79 is: 667.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.87 : 1,397.85 = 444.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.87/1,397.85 = 444.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.87x = 1,397.85 × 444.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.87x = 621,749.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,749.70/931.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.21

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