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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.68, 1,396.24 and 281.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.68, 1,396.24 and 281.48 is: 422.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.68 : 1,396.24 = 281.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.68/1,396.24 = 281.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.68x = 1,396.24 × 281.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.68x = 393,013.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,013.64/930.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.29

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