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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.32, 1,400.05 and 470.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.32, 1,400.05 and 470.80 is: 705.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.32 : 1,400.05 = 470.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.32/1,400.05 = 470.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.32x = 1,400.05 × 470.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.32x = 659,141.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,141.19/934.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.48

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