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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.68, 1,394.11 and 313.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.68, 1,394.11 and 313.27 is: 469.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.68 : 1,394.11 = 313.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.68/1,394.11 = 313.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.68x = 1,394.11 × 313.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.68x = 436,729.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,729.75/929.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.76

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