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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.14, 1,395.38 and 468.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.14, 1,395.38 and 468.15 is: 702.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.14 : 1,395.38 = 468.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.14/1,395.38 = 468.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.14x = 1,395.38 × 468.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.14x = 653,247.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,247.15/930.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.31

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