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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.66, 1,394.49 and 313.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.66, 1,394.49 and 313.37 is: 470.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.66 : 1,394.49 = 313.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.66/1,394.49 = 313.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.66x = 1,394.49 × 313.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.66x = 436,984.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,984.36/929.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.05

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