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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.44, 1,395.54 and 468.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.44, 1,395.54 and 468.12 is: 701.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.44 : 1,395.54 = 468.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.44/1,395.54 = 468.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.44x = 1,395.54 × 468.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.44x = 653,280.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,280.18/931.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.37

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