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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.50, 1,395.79 and 314.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.50, 1,395.79 and 314.27 is: 471.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.50 : 1,395.79 = 314.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.50/1,395.79 = 314.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.50x = 1,395.79 × 314.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.50x = 438,654.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,654.92/930.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.42

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