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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.46, 1,394.31 and 313.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.46, 1,394.31 and 313.04 is: 469.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.46 : 1,394.31 = 313.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.46/1,394.31 = 313.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.46x = 1,394.31 × 313.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.46x = 436,466.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,466.27/929.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.59

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