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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.46, 1,394.24 and 313.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.46, 1,394.24 and 313.11 is: 469.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.46 : 1,394.24 = 313.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.46/1,394.24 = 313.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.46x = 1,394.24 × 313.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.46x = 436,548.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,548.92/929.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.68

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