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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.62, 1,394.64 and 304.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.62, 1,394.64 and 304.95 is: 457.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.62 : 1,394.64 = 304.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.62/1,394.64 = 304.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.62x = 1,394.64 × 304.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.62x = 425,295.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,295.47/929.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.49

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