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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.45, 1,395.32 and 314.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.45, 1,395.32 and 314.00 is: 470.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.45 : 1,395.32 = 314.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.45/1,395.32 = 314.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.45x = 1,395.32 × 314.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.45x = 438,132.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,132.40/930.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.88

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