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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.73, 1,394.61 and 313.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.73, 1,394.61 and 313.44 is: 470.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.73 : 1,394.61 = 313.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.73/1,394.61 = 313.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.73x = 1,394.61 × 313.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.73x = 437,126.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,126.56/929.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.17

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