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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.45, 1,394.49 and 313.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.45, 1,394.49 and 313.22 is: 469.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.45 : 1,394.49 = 313.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.45/1,394.49 = 313.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.45x = 1,394.49 × 313.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.45x = 436,782.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,782.16/929.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.94

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