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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.31, 1,397.21 and 444.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.31, 1,397.21 and 444.87 is: 666.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.31 : 1,397.21 = 444.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.31/1,397.21 = 444.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.31x = 1,397.21 × 444.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.31x = 621,574.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,574.59/932.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.70

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