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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.65, 1,394.50 and 313.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.65, 1,394.50 and 313.38 is: 470.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.65 : 1,394.50 = 313.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.65/1,394.50 = 313.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.65x = 1,394.50 × 313.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.65x = 437,008.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,008.41/929.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.08

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