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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.67, 1,394.60 and 313.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.67, 1,394.60 and 313.46 is: 470.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.67 : 1,394.60 = 313.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.67/1,394.60 = 313.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.67x = 1,394.60 × 313.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.67x = 437,151.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,151.32/929.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.22

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