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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.69, 1,397.79 and 444.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.69, 1,397.79 and 444.67 is: 666.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.69 : 1,397.79 = 444.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.69/1,397.79 = 444.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.69x = 1,397.79 × 444.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.69x = 621,551.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,551.78/932.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.41

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