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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.18, 1,397.30 and 445.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.18, 1,397.30 and 445.64 is: 667.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.18 : 1,397.30 = 445.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.18/1,397.30 = 445.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.18x = 1,397.30 × 445.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.18x = 622,683.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,683.56/932.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.99

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