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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.93, 1,394.74 and 313.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.93, 1,394.74 and 313.62 is: 470.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.93 : 1,394.74 = 313.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.93/1,394.74 = 313.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.93x = 1,394.74 × 313.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.93x = 437,422.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,422.25/929.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.38

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