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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.65, 1,395.97 and 314.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.65, 1,395.97 and 314.35 is: 471.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.65 : 1,395.97 = 314.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.65/1,395.97 = 314.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.65x = 1,395.97 × 314.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.65x = 438,826.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,826.75/930.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.53

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