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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.01, 1,399.42 and 470.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.01, 1,399.42 and 470.61 is: 705.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.01 : 1,399.42 = 470.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.01/1,399.42 = 470.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.01x = 1,399.42 × 470.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.01x = 658,581.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,581.05/933.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.87

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