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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.52, 1,402.90 and 473.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.52, 1,402.90 and 473.56 is: 710.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.52 : 1,402.90 = 473.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.52/1,402.90 = 473.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.52x = 1,402.90 × 473.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.52x = 664,357.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,357.32/935.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.15

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