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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.39, 1,395.65 and 314.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.39, 1,395.65 and 314.11 is: 471.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.39 : 1,395.65 = 314.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.39/1,395.65 = 314.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.39x = 1,395.65 × 314.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.39x = 438,386.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,386.05/930.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.19

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