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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.87, 1,394.97 and 313.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.87, 1,394.97 and 313.53 is: 470.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.87 : 1,394.97 = 313.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.87/1,394.97 = 313.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.87x = 1,394.97 × 313.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.87x = 437,364.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,364.94/929.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.35

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