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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.20, 1,396.44 and 443.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.20, 1,396.44 and 443.80 is: 664.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.20 : 1,396.44 = 443.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.20/1,396.44 = 443.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.20x = 1,396.44 × 443.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.20x = 619,740.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,740.07/932.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.81

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