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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.02, 1,398.60 and 445.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.02, 1,398.60 and 445.50 is: 667.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.02 : 1,398.60 = 445.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.02/1,398.60 = 445.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.02x = 1,398.60 × 445.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.02x = 623,076.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,076.30/933.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.81

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