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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.54, 1,395.60 and 314.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.54, 1,395.60 and 314.24 is: 471.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.54 : 1,395.60 = 314.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.54/1,395.60 = 314.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.54x = 1,395.60 × 314.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.54x = 438,545.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,545.19/930.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.28

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