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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.74, 1,396.02 and 314.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.74, 1,396.02 and 314.42 is: 471.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.74 : 1,396.02 = 314.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.74/1,396.02 = 314.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.74x = 1,396.02 × 314.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.74x = 438,936.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,936.61/930.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.60

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