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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.51, 1,408.87 and 470.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.51, 1,408.87 and 470.68 is: 705.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.51 : 1,408.87 = 470.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.51/1,408.87 = 470.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.51x = 1,408.87 × 470.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.51x = 663,119.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,119.89/939.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.81

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