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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.50, 1,397.74 and 444.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.50, 1,397.74 and 444.68 is: 666.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.50 : 1,397.74 = 444.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.50/1,397.74 = 444.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.50x = 1,397.74 × 444.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.50x = 621,547.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,547.02/932.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.54

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