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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.52, 1,398.80 and 444.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.52, 1,398.80 and 444.20 is: 666.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.52 : 1,398.80 = 444.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.52/1,398.80 = 444.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.52x = 1,398.80 × 444.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.52x = 621,346.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,346.96/932.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.31

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