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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.48, 1,402.59 and 472.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.48, 1,402.59 and 472.59 is: 709.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.48 : 1,402.59 = 472.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.48/1,402.59 = 472.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.48x = 1,402.59 × 472.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.48x = 662,850.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,850.01/934.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.32

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