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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.01, 1,397.84 and 469.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.01, 1,397.84 and 469.67 is: 704.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.01 : 1,397.84 = 469.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.01/1,397.84 = 469.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.01x = 1,397.84 × 469.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.01x = 656,514.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,514.18/932.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.41

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