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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.08, 1,395.27 and 313.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.08, 1,395.27 and 313.79 is: 470.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.08 : 1,395.27 = 313.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.08/1,395.27 = 313.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.08x = 1,395.27 × 313.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.08x = 437,814.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,814.80/930.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.73

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