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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.80, 1,398.72 and 446.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.80, 1,398.72 and 446.08 is: 668.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.80 : 1,398.72 = 446.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.80/1,398.72 = 446.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.80x = 1,398.72 × 446.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.80x = 623,941.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,941.02/932.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.89

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