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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.21, 1,394.61 and 313.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.21, 1,394.61 and 313.54 is: 470.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.21 : 1,394.61 = 313.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.21/1,394.61 = 313.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.21x = 1,394.61 × 313.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.21x = 437,266.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,266.02/930.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.07

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