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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.46, 1,393.48 and 312.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.46, 1,393.48 and 312.79 is: 468.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.46 : 1,393.48 = 312.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.46/1,393.48 = 312.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.46x = 1,393.48 × 312.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.46x = 435,866.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,866.61/929.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.95

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