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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.16, 1,393.62 and 312.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.16, 1,393.62 and 312.84 is: 469.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.16 : 1,393.62 = 312.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.16/1,393.62 = 312.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.16x = 1,393.62 × 312.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.16x = 435,980.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,980.08/929.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.22

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