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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.64, 1,398.24 and 445.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.64, 1,398.24 and 445.41 is: 667.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.64 : 1,398.24 = 445.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.64/1,398.24 = 445.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.64x = 1,398.24 × 445.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.64x = 622,790.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,790.08/932.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.77

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