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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.81, 1,397.68 and 470.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.81, 1,397.68 and 470.12 is: 704.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.81 : 1,397.68 = 470.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.81/1,397.68 = 470.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.81x = 1,397.68 × 470.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.81x = 657,077.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,077.32/932.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.41

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