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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.16, 1,393.74 and 312.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.16, 1,393.74 and 312.93 is: 469.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.16 : 1,393.74 = 312.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.16/1,393.74 = 312.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.16x = 1,393.74 × 312.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.16x = 436,143.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,143.06/929.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.40

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