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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.65, 1,394.69 and 313.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.65, 1,394.69 and 313.31 is: 470.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.65 : 1,394.69 = 313.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.65/1,394.69 = 313.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.65x = 1,394.69 × 313.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.65x = 436,970.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,970.32/929.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.04

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