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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.46, 1,397.70 and 445.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.46, 1,397.70 and 445.20 is: 667.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.46 : 1,397.70 = 445.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.46/1,397.70 = 445.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.46x = 1,397.70 × 445.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.46x = 622,256.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,256.04/932.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.33

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