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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.30, 1,395.06 and 280.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.30, 1,395.06 and 280.68 is: 420.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.30 : 1,395.06 = 280.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.30/1,395.06 = 280.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.30x = 1,395.06 × 280.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.30x = 391,565.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,565.44/930.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.90

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