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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.13, 1,393.52 and 312.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.13, 1,393.52 and 312.82 is: 469.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.13 : 1,393.52 = 312.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.13/1,393.52 = 312.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.13x = 1,393.52 × 312.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.13x = 435,917.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,917.44/929.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.17

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