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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.85, 1,398.33 and 446.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.85, 1,398.33 and 446.58 is: 669.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.85 : 1,398.33 = 446.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.85/1,398.33 = 446.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.85x = 1,398.33 × 446.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.85x = 624,466.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,466.21/932.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.42

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