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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.17, 1,403.63 and 473.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.17, 1,403.63 and 473.28 is: 710.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.17 : 1,403.63 = 473.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.17/1,403.63 = 473.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.17x = 1,403.63 × 473.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.17x = 664,300.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,300.62/935.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.35

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