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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.81, 1,394.69 and 468.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.81, 1,394.69 and 468.12 is: 701.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.81 : 1,394.69 = 468.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.81/1,394.69 = 468.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.81x = 1,394.69 × 468.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.81x = 652,879.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,879.94/930.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.41

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