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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.07, 1,398.17 and 469.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.07, 1,398.17 and 469.55 is: 703.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.07 : 1,398.17 = 469.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.07/1,398.17 = 469.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.07x = 1,398.17 × 469.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.07x = 656,511.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,511.90/933.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.61

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