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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.37, 1,398.28 and 469.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.37, 1,398.28 and 469.79 is: 704.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.37 : 1,398.28 = 469.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.37/1,398.28 = 469.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.37x = 1,398.28 × 469.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.37x = 656,897.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,897.96/932.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.55

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