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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.66, 1,395.26 and 468.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.66, 1,395.26 and 468.20 is: 701.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.66 : 1,395.26 = 468.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.66/1,395.26 = 468.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.66x = 1,395.26 × 468.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.66x = 653,251.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,251.41/930.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.92

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