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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.33, 1,398.20 and 470.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.33, 1,398.20 and 470.03 is: 704.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.33 : 1,398.20 = 470.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.33/1,398.20 = 470.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.33x = 1,398.20 × 470.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.33x = 657,186.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,186.60/932.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.88

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