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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.86, 1,397.32 and 445.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.86, 1,397.32 and 445.42 is: 667.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.86 : 1,397.32 = 445.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.86/1,397.32 = 445.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.86x = 1,397.32 × 445.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.86x = 622,394.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,394.27/932.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.19

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