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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.57, 1,394.57 and 466.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.57, 1,394.57 and 466.19 is: 699.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.57 : 1,394.57 = 466.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.57/1,394.57 = 466.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.57x = 1,394.57 × 466.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.57x = 650,139.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,139.24/929.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.40

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