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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.44, 1,395.10 and 497.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.44, 1,395.10 and 497.96 is: 746.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.44 : 1,395.10 = 497.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.44/1,395.10 = 497.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.44x = 1,395.10 × 497.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.44x = 694,704.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,704.00/930.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.64

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