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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.02, 1,394.51 and 305.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.02, 1,394.51 and 305.02 is: 457.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.02 : 1,394.51 = 305.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.02/1,394.51 = 305.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.02x = 1,394.51 × 305.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.02x = 425,353.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,353.44/930.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.36

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