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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.71, 1,394.11 and 313.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.71, 1,394.11 and 313.30 is: 469.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.71 : 1,394.11 = 313.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.71/1,394.11 = 313.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.71x = 1,394.11 × 313.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.71x = 436,776.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,776.80/929.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.80

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