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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.15, 1,393.79 and 312.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.15, 1,393.79 and 312.92 is: 469.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.15 : 1,393.79 = 312.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.15/1,393.79 = 312.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.15x = 1,393.79 × 312.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.15x = 436,136.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,136.23/929.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.40

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