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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.82, 1,394.66 and 313.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.82, 1,394.66 and 313.54 is: 470.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.82 : 1,394.66 = 313.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.82/1,394.66 = 313.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.82x = 1,394.66 × 313.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.82x = 437,281.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,281.70/929.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.29

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