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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.37, 1,397.84 and 445.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.37, 1,397.84 and 445.11 is: 667.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.37 : 1,397.84 = 445.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.37/1,397.84 = 445.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.37x = 1,397.84 × 445.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.37x = 622,190.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,190.34/932.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.32

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