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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.18, 1,399.01 and 445.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.18, 1,399.01 and 445.59 is: 668.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.18 : 1,399.01 = 445.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.18/1,399.01 = 445.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.18x = 1,399.01 × 445.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.18x = 623,382.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,382.64/932.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.74

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