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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.94, 1,395.38 and 468.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.94, 1,395.38 and 468.42 is: 702.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.94 : 1,395.38 = 468.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.94/1,395.38 = 468.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.94x = 1,395.38 × 468.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.94x = 653,623.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,623.90/930.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.11

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