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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.59, 1,394.36 and 313.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.59, 1,394.36 and 313.29 is: 469.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.59 : 1,394.36 = 313.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.59/1,394.36 = 313.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.59x = 1,394.36 × 313.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.59x = 436,839.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,839.04/929.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.93

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