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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.70, 1,395.14 and 467.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.70, 1,395.14 and 467.78 is: 701.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.70 : 1,395.14 = 467.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.70/1,395.14 = 467.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.70x = 1,395.14 × 467.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.70x = 652,618.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,618.59/930.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.21

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