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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.16, 1,398.77 and 439.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.16, 1,398.77 and 439.32 is: 658.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.16 : 1,398.77 = 439.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.16/1,398.77 = 439.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.16x = 1,398.77 × 439.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.16x = 614,507.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,507.64/933.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.52

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