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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.54, 1,398.98 and 445.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.54, 1,398.98 and 445.63 is: 668.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.54 : 1,398.98 = 445.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.54/1,398.98 = 445.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.54x = 1,398.98 × 445.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.54x = 623,427.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,427.46/932.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.53

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