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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.75, 1,396 and 314.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.75, 1,396 and 314.44 is: 471.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.75 : 1,396 = 314.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.75/1,396 = 314.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.75x = 1,396 × 314.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.75x = 438,958.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,958.24/930.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.62

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