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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.44, 1,394.68 and 313.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.44, 1,394.68 and 313.56 is: 470.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.44 : 1,394.68 = 313.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.44/1,394.68 = 313.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.44x = 1,394.68 × 313.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.44x = 437,315.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,315.86/930.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.01

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