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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.18, 1,394.79 and 467.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.18, 1,394.79 and 467.82 is: 701.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.18 : 1,394.79 = 467.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.18/1,394.79 = 467.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.18x = 1,394.79 × 467.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.18x = 652,510.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,510.66/930.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.49

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