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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.13, 1,396.71 and 444.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.13, 1,396.71 and 444.78 is: 666.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.13 : 1,396.71 = 444.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.13/1,396.71 = 444.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.13x = 1,396.71 × 444.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.13x = 621,228.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,228.67/932.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.46

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