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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.57, 1,394.58 and 466.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.57, 1,394.58 and 466.20 is: 699.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.57 : 1,394.58 = 466.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.57/1,394.58 = 466.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.57x = 1,394.58 × 466.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.57x = 650,143.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,143.89/929.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.41

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