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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.51, 1,396.08 and 468.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.51, 1,396.08 and 468.58 is: 702.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.51 : 1,396.08 = 468.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.51/1,396.08 = 468.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.51x = 1,396.08 × 468.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.51x = 654,175.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,175.17/931.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.27

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