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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.55, 1,396.21 and 468.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.55, 1,396.21 and 468.08 is: 702.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.55 : 1,396.21 = 468.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.55/1,396.21 = 468.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.55x = 1,396.21 × 468.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.55x = 653,537.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,537.98/930.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.31

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