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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.81, 1,393.73 and 313.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.81, 1,393.73 and 313.30 is: 469.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.81 : 1,393.73 = 313.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.81/1,393.73 = 313.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.81x = 1,393.73 × 313.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.81x = 436,647.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,647.86/929.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.61

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