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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.92, 1,399.38 and 444.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.92, 1,399.38 and 444.49 is: 666.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.92 : 1,399.38 = 444.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.92/1,399.38 = 444.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.92x = 1,399.38 × 444.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.92x = 622,010.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,010.42/932.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.74

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