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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.69, 1,399.12 and 470.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.69, 1,399.12 and 470.17 is: 704.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.69 : 1,399.12 = 470.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.69/1,399.12 = 470.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.69x = 1,399.12 × 470.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.69x = 657,824.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,824.25/933.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.54

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