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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.57, 1,395.89 and 468.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.57, 1,395.89 and 468.10 is: 702.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.57 : 1,395.89 = 468.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.57/1,395.89 = 468.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.57x = 1,395.89 × 468.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.57x = 653,417.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,417.28/930.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.17

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