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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.96, 1,397.93 and 443.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.96, 1,397.93 and 443.53 is: 665.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.96 : 1,397.93 = 443.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.96/1,397.93 = 443.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.96x = 1,397.93 × 443.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.96x = 620,016.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,016.90/931.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.29

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