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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.07, 1,399.65 and 470.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.07, 1,399.65 and 470.31 is: 705.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.07 : 1,399.65 = 470.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.07/1,399.65 = 470.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.07x = 1,399.65 × 470.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.07x = 658,266.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,266.35/933.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.48

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