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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.60, 1,398.30 and 446.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.60, 1,398.30 and 446.36 is: 669.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.60 : 1,398.30 = 446.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.60/1,398.30 = 446.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.60x = 1,398.30 × 446.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.60x = 624,145.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,145.19/932.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.25

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