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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.74, 1,395.17 and 467.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.74, 1,395.17 and 467.12 is: 700.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.74 : 1,395.17 = 467.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.74/1,395.17 = 467.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.74x = 1,395.17 × 467.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.74x = 651,709.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,709.49/930.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.21

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