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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.26, 1,395.27 and 313.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.26, 1,395.27 and 313.80 is: 470.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.26 : 1,395.27 = 313.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.26/1,395.27 = 313.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.26x = 1,395.27 × 313.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.26x = 437,835.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,835.73/930.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.66

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