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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.48, 1,399.03 and 445.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.48, 1,399.03 and 445.47 is: 668.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.48 : 1,399.03 = 445.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.48/1,399.03 = 445.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.48x = 1,399.03 × 445.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.48x = 623,225.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,225.89/932.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.35

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