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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.30, 1,399.96 and 471.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.30, 1,399.96 and 471.66 is: 707.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.30 : 1,399.96 = 471.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.30/1,399.96 = 471.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.30x = 1,399.96 × 471.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.30x = 660,305.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,305.13/933.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.50

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