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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.04, 1,397.97 and 470.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.04, 1,397.97 and 470.16 is: 705.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.04 : 1,397.97 = 470.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.04/1,397.97 = 470.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.04x = 1,397.97 × 470.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.04x = 657,269.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,269.58/932.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.19

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