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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.68, 1,396.98 and 445.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.68, 1,396.98 and 445.60 is: 667.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.68 : 1,396.98 = 445.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.68/1,396.98 = 445.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.68x = 1,396.98 × 445.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.68x = 622,494.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,494.29/932.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.43

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