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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.82, 1,399.53 and 446.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.82, 1,399.53 and 446.21 is: 669.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.82 : 1,399.53 = 446.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.82/1,399.53 = 446.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.82x = 1,399.53 × 446.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.82x = 624,484.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,484.28/932.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.46

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