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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.92, 1,394.88 and 313.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.92, 1,394.88 and 313.63 is: 470.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.92 : 1,394.88 = 313.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.92/1,394.88 = 313.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.92x = 1,394.88 × 313.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.92x = 437,469.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,469.82/929.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.44

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