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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.89, 1,397.74 and 469.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.89, 1,397.74 and 469.48 is: 704.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.89 : 1,397.74 = 469.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.89/1,397.74 = 469.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.89x = 1,397.74 × 469.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.89x = 656,210.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,210.98/931.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.17

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