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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.80, 1,395.82 and 468.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.80, 1,395.82 and 468.40 is: 702.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.80 : 1,395.82 = 468.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.80/1,395.82 = 468.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.80x = 1,395.82 × 468.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.80x = 653,802.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,802.09/930.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.41

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