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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.24, 1,394.04 and 313.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.24, 1,394.04 and 313.14 is: 469.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.24 : 1,394.04 = 313.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.24/1,394.04 = 313.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.24x = 1,394.04 × 313.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.24x = 436,529.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,529.69/929.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.77

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