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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.09, 1,393.77 and 304.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.09, 1,393.77 and 304.19 is: 456.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.09 : 1,393.77 = 304.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.09/1,393.77 = 304.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.09x = 1,393.77 × 304.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.09x = 423,963.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,963.93/929.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.32

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