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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.99, 1,394.82 and 305.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.99, 1,394.82 and 305.19 is: 457.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.99 : 1,394.82 = 305.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.99/1,394.82 = 305.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.99x = 1,394.82 × 305.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.99x = 425,685.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,685.12/929.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.73

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