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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.54, 1,402.04 and 472.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.54, 1,402.04 and 472.57 is: 708.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.54 : 1,402.04 = 472.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.54/1,402.04 = 472.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.54x = 1,402.04 × 472.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.54x = 662,559.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,559.72/934.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.97

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