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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.78, 1,394.61 and 313.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.78, 1,394.61 and 313.49 is: 470.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.78 : 1,394.61 = 313.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.78/1,394.61 = 313.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.78x = 1,394.61 × 313.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.78x = 437,196.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,196.29/929.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.21

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