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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.16, 1,398.10 and 445.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.16, 1,398.10 and 445.54 is: 668.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.16 : 1,398.10 = 445.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.16/1,398.10 = 445.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.16x = 1,398.10 × 445.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.16x = 622,909.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,909.47/932.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.24

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