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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.80, 1,397.30 and 469.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.80, 1,397.30 and 469.30 is: 703.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.80 : 1,397.30 = 469.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.80/1,397.30 = 469.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.80x = 1,397.30 × 469.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.80x = 655,752.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,752.89/931.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.75

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