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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.45, 1,399.35 and 470.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.45, 1,399.35 and 470.57 is: 705.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.45 : 1,399.35 = 470.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.45/1,399.35 = 470.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.45x = 1,399.35 × 470.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.45x = 658,492.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,492.13/933.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.44

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