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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.01, 1,396.33 and 468.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.01, 1,396.33 and 468.67 is: 702.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.01 : 1,396.33 = 468.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.01/1,396.33 = 468.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.01x = 1,396.33 × 468.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.01x = 654,417.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,417.98/931.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.91

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