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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.46, 1,394.98 and 313.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.46, 1,394.98 and 313.79 is: 470.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.46 : 1,394.98 = 313.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.46/1,394.98 = 313.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.46x = 1,394.98 × 313.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.46x = 437,730.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,730.77/930.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.45

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