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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.59, 1,399.02 and 445.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.59, 1,399.02 and 445.54 is: 668.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.59 : 1,399.02 = 445.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.59/1,399.02 = 445.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.59x = 1,399.02 × 445.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.59x = 623,319.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,319.37/932.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.37

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