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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.76, 1,394.74 and 305.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.76, 1,394.74 and 305.10 is: 457.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.76 : 1,394.74 = 305.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.76/1,394.74 = 305.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.76x = 1,394.74 × 305.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.76x = 425,535.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,535.17/929.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.68

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