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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.84, 1,404.07 and 473.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.84, 1,404.07 and 473.24 is: 710.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.84 : 1,404.07 = 473.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.84/1,404.07 = 473.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.84x = 1,404.07 × 473.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.84x = 664,464.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,464.41/935.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.02

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