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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.82, 1,399.68 and 445.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.82, 1,399.68 and 445.80 is: 668.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.82 : 1,399.68 = 445.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.82/1,399.68 = 445.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.82x = 1,399.68 × 445.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.82x = 623,982.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,982.59/932.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.92

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