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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.72, 1,395.72 and 468.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.72, 1,395.72 and 468.24 is: 702.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.72 : 1,395.72 = 468.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.72/1,395.72 = 468.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.72x = 1,395.72 × 468.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.72x = 653,531.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,531.93/930.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.18

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