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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.35, 1,395.74 and 314.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.35, 1,395.74 and 314.04 is: 471.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.35 : 1,395.74 = 314.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.35/1,395.74 = 314.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.35x = 1,395.74 × 314.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.35x = 438,316.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,316.62/930.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.13

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