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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.73, 1,396.11 and 314.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.73, 1,396.11 and 314.44 is: 471.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.73 : 1,396.11 = 314.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.73/1,396.11 = 314.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.73x = 1,396.11 × 314.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.73x = 438,992.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,992.83/930.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.67

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