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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.32, 1,400.66 and 471.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.32, 1,400.66 and 471.71 is: 707.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.32 : 1,400.66 = 471.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.32/1,400.66 = 471.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.32x = 1,400.66 × 471.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.32x = 660,705.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,705.33/934.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.15

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