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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.30, 1,411.56 and 466.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.30, 1,411.56 and 466.68 is: 699.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.30 : 1,411.56 = 466.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.30/1,411.56 = 466.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.30x = 1,411.56 × 466.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.30x = 658,746.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,746.82/942.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.08

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