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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.63, 1,394.52 and 313.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.63, 1,394.52 and 313.17 is: 469.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.63 : 1,394.52 = 313.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.63/1,394.52 = 313.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.63x = 1,394.52 × 313.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.63x = 436,715.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,715.42/929.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.77

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