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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.67, 1,394.29 and 313.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.67, 1,394.29 and 313.36 is: 469.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.67 : 1,394.29 = 313.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.67/1,394.29 = 313.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.67x = 1,394.29 × 313.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.67x = 436,914.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,914.71/929.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.97

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