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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.16, 1,398.88 and 445.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.16, 1,398.88 and 445.12 is: 667.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.16 : 1,398.88 = 445.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.16/1,398.88 = 445.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.16x = 1,398.88 × 445.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.16x = 622,669.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,669.47/932.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.99

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