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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.82, 1,399.20 and 446.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.82, 1,399.20 and 446.22 is: 669.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.82 : 1,399.20 = 446.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.82/1,399.20 = 446.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.82x = 1,399.20 × 446.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.82x = 624,351.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,351.02/932.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.32

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