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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.63, 1,404.32 and 473.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.63, 1,404.32 and 473.74 is: 711.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.63 : 1,404.32 = 473.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.63/1,404.32 = 473.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.63x = 1,404.32 × 473.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.63x = 665,275.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,275.37/935.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.04

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