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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.47, 1,395.57 and 314.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.47, 1,395.57 and 314.09 is: 471.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.47 : 1,395.57 = 314.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.47/1,395.57 = 314.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.47x = 1,395.57 × 314.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.47x = 438,339.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,339.25/930.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.10

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