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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.25, 1,393.98 and 312.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.25, 1,393.98 and 312.86 is: 469.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.25 : 1,393.98 = 312.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.25/1,393.98 = 312.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.25x = 1,393.98 × 312.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.25x = 436,125.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,125.53/929.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.33

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