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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.65, 1,396.04 and 314.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.65, 1,396.04 and 314.42 is: 471.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.65 : 1,396.04 = 314.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.65/1,396.04 = 314.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.65x = 1,396.04 × 314.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.65x = 438,934.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,934.34/930.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.65

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