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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.49, 1,393.88 and 313.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.49, 1,393.88 and 313.03 is: 469.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.49 : 1,393.88 = 313.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.49/1,393.88 = 313.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.49x = 1,393.88 × 313.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.49x = 436,328.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,328.78/929.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.43

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