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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.38, 1,398.25 and 470.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.38, 1,398.25 and 470.60 is: 704.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.38 : 1,398.25 = 470.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.38/1,398.25 = 470.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.38x = 1,398.25 × 470.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.38x = 658,016.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,016.45/933.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.98

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