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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.98, 1,394.01 and 313.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.98, 1,394.01 and 313.48 is: 469.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.98 : 1,394.01 = 313.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.98/1,394.01 = 313.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.98x = 1,394.01 × 313.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.98x = 436,994.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,994.25/929.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.90

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