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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.07, 1,398.66 and 469.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.07, 1,398.66 and 469.83 is: 705.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.07 : 1,398.66 = 469.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.07/1,398.66 = 469.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.07x = 1,398.66 × 469.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.07x = 657,132.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,132.43/932.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.02

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