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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.35, 1,395.39 and 313.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.35, 1,395.39 and 313.97 is: 470.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.35 : 1,395.39 = 313.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.35/1,395.39 = 313.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.35x = 1,395.39 × 313.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.35x = 438,109.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,109.81/930.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.91

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