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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.81, 1,394.72 and 313.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.81, 1,394.72 and 313.52 is: 470.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.81 : 1,394.72 = 313.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.81/1,394.72 = 313.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.81x = 1,394.72 × 313.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.81x = 437,264.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,264.07/929.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.27

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