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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.64, 1,395.86 and 468.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.64, 1,395.86 and 468.23 is: 702.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.64 : 1,395.86 = 468.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.64/1,395.86 = 468.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.64x = 1,395.86 × 468.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.64x = 653,580.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,580.04/930.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.29

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