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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.73, 1,397.19 and 444.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.73, 1,397.19 and 444.30 is: 665.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.73 : 1,397.19 = 444.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.73/1,397.19 = 444.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.73x = 1,397.19 × 444.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.73x = 620,771.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,771.52/932.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.54

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