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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.12, 1,397.46 and 444.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.12, 1,397.46 and 444.86 is: 666.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.12 : 1,397.46 = 444.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.12/1,397.46 = 444.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.12x = 1,397.46 × 444.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.12x = 621,674.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,674.06/932.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.95

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