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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.99, 1,395.05 and 313.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.99, 1,395.05 and 313.69 is: 470.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.99 : 1,395.05 = 313.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.99/1,395.05 = 313.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.99x = 1,395.05 × 313.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.99x = 437,613.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,613.23/929.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.56

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