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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.96, 1,403.36 and 473.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.96, 1,403.36 and 473.50 is: 709.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.96 : 1,403.36 = 473.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.96/1,403.36 = 473.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.96x = 1,403.36 × 473.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.96x = 664,490.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,490.96/935.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.96

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