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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.97, 1,395.71 and 468.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.97, 1,395.71 and 468.51 is: 702.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.97 : 1,395.71 = 468.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.97/1,395.71 = 468.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.97x = 1,395.71 × 468.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.97x = 653,901.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,901.75/930.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.39

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