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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.52, 1,394.13 and 313.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.52, 1,394.13 and 313.08 is: 469.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.52 : 1,394.13 = 313.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.52/1,394.13 = 313.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.52x = 1,394.13 × 313.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.52x = 436,474.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,474.22/929.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.57

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