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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.48, 1,395.58 and 281.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.48, 1,395.58 and 281.22 is: 421.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.48 : 1,395.58 = 281.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.48/1,395.58 = 281.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.48x = 1,395.58 × 281.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.48x = 392,465.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,465.01/930.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.79

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