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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.80, 1,394.40 and 313.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.80, 1,394.40 and 313.33 is: 469.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.80 : 1,394.40 = 313.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.80/1,394.40 = 313.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.80x = 1,394.40 × 313.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.80x = 436,907.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,907.35/929.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.89

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