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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.55, 1,404.18 and 473.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.55, 1,404.18 and 473.64 is: 710.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.55 : 1,404.18 = 473.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.55/1,404.18 = 473.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.55x = 1,404.18 × 473.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.55x = 665,075.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,075.82/935.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.89

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