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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.83, 1,394.88 and 313.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.83, 1,394.88 and 313.71 is: 470.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.83 : 1,394.88 = 313.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.83/1,394.88 = 313.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.83x = 1,394.88 × 313.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.83x = 437,589.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,589.72/929.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.61

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