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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.46, 1,396.06 and 497.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.46, 1,396.06 and 497.38 is: 746.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.46 : 1,396.06 = 497.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.46/1,396.06 = 497.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.46x = 1,396.06 × 497.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.46x = 694,372.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,372.32/930.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.27

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