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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.21, 1,407.61 and 445.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.21, 1,407.61 and 445.61 is: 667.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.21 : 1,407.61 = 445.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.21/1,407.61 = 445.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.21x = 1,407.61 × 445.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.21x = 627,249.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,249.17/939.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.85

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