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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.63, 1,396.80 and 446.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.63, 1,396.80 and 446.02 is: 668.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.63 : 1,396.80 = 446.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.63/1,396.80 = 446.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.63x = 1,396.80 × 446.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.63x = 623,000.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,000.74/932.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.00

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