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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.26, 1,404.62 and 443.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.26, 1,404.62 and 443.59 is: 664.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.26 : 1,404.62 = 443.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.26/1,404.62 = 443.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.26x = 1,404.62 × 443.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.26x = 623,072.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,072.05/937.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.78

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