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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.10, 1,395.97 and 468.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.10, 1,395.97 and 468.65 is: 702.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.10 : 1,395.97 = 468.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.10/1,395.97 = 468.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.10x = 1,395.97 × 468.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.10x = 654,223.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,223.66/931.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.64

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