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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.56, 1,395.29 and 314.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.56, 1,395.29 and 314.11 is: 470.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.56 : 1,395.29 = 314.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.56/1,395.29 = 314.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.56x = 1,395.29 × 314.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.56x = 438,274.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,274.54/930.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.98

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