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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.43, 1,395.50 and 314.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.43, 1,395.50 and 314.12 is: 471.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.43 : 1,395.50 = 314.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.43/1,395.50 = 314.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.43x = 1,395.50 × 314.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.43x = 438,356.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,356.38/930.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.13

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