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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.49, 1,395.72 and 281.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.49, 1,395.72 and 281.68 is: 422.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.49 : 1,395.72 = 281.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.49/1,395.72 = 281.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.49x = 1,395.72 × 281.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.49x = 393,146.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,146.41/930.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.52

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