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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.65, 1,399.55 and 445.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.65, 1,399.55 and 445.70 is: 668.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.65 : 1,399.55 = 445.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.65/1,399.55 = 445.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.65x = 1,399.55 × 445.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.65x = 623,780.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,780.71/932.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.83

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