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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.28, 1,397.76 and 445.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.28, 1,397.76 and 445.08 is: 667.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.28 : 1,397.76 = 445.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.28/1,397.76 = 445.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.28x = 1,397.76 × 445.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.28x = 622,115.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,115.02/932.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.30

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