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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.62, 1,396.14 and 305.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.62, 1,396.14 and 305.95 is: 458.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.62 : 1,396.14 = 305.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.62/1,396.14 = 305.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.62x = 1,396.14 × 305.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.62x = 427,149.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,149.03/930.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.99

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