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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.24, 1,393.92 and 312.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.24, 1,393.92 and 312.94 is: 469.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.24 : 1,393.92 = 312.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.24/1,393.92 = 312.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.24x = 1,393.92 × 312.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.24x = 436,213.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,213.32/929.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.43

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