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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.21, 1,398.32 and 445.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.21, 1,398.32 and 445.15 is: 667.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.21 : 1,398.32 = 445.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.21/1,398.32 = 445.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.21x = 1,398.32 × 445.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.21x = 622,462.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,462.15/932.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.73

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