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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.41, 1,398.92 and 445.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.41, 1,398.92 and 445.50 is: 668.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.41 : 1,398.92 = 445.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.41/1,398.92 = 445.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.41x = 1,398.92 × 445.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.41x = 623,219.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,219.14/932.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.40

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