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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.18, 1,394.86 and 313.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.18, 1,394.86 and 313.77 is: 470.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.18 : 1,394.86 = 313.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.18/1,394.86 = 313.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.18x = 1,394.86 × 313.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.18x = 437,665.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,665.22/930.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.52

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