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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.12, 1,398.16 and 444.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.12, 1,398.16 and 444.88 is: 667.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.12 : 1,398.16 = 444.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.12/1,398.16 = 444.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.12x = 1,398.16 × 444.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.12x = 622,013.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,013.42/932.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.31

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