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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.27, 1,398.41 and 445.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.27, 1,398.41 and 445.22 is: 667.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.27 : 1,398.41 = 445.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.27/1,398.41 = 445.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.27x = 1,398.41 × 445.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.27x = 622,594.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,594.22/932.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.82

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