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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.07, 1,395.79 and 468.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.07, 1,395.79 and 468.45 is: 702.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.07 : 1,395.79 = 468.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.07/1,395.79 = 468.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.07x = 1,395.79 × 468.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.07x = 653,861.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,861.89/931.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.27

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