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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.69, 1,402.91 and 472.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.69, 1,402.91 and 472.80 is: 709.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.69 : 1,402.91 = 472.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.69/1,402.91 = 472.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.69x = 1,402.91 × 472.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.69x = 663,286.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,286.47/934.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.63

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