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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.98, 1,395.85 and 468.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.98, 1,395.85 and 468.06 is: 701.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.98 : 1,395.85 = 468.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.98/1,395.85 = 468.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.98x = 1,395.85 × 468.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.98x = 653,341.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,341.55/930.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.78

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