Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922, 1,383 and 314
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 922, 1,383 and 314 is: 471
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
922 : 1,383 = 314 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
922/1,383 = 314/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
922x = 1,383 × 314 - Step 4: Simplify right side
922x = 434,262 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 434,262/922 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 471
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