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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.10, 1,395.42 and 468.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.10, 1,395.42 and 468.04 is: 701.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.10 : 1,395.42 = 468.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.10/1,395.42 = 468.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.10x = 1,395.42 × 468.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.10x = 653,112.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,112.38/931.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.44

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