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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.65, 1,394.93 and 468.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.65, 1,394.93 and 468.83 is: 702.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.65 : 1,394.93 = 468.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.65/1,394.93 = 468.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.65x = 1,394.93 × 468.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.65x = 653,975.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,975.71/930.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.71

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