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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.66, 1,396.08 and 314.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.66, 1,396.08 and 314.48 is: 471.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.66 : 1,396.08 = 314.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.66/1,396.08 = 314.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.66x = 1,396.08 × 314.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.66x = 439,032.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,032.26/930.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.74

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