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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.76, 1,395.79 and 314.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.76, 1,395.79 and 314.35 is: 471.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.76 : 1,395.79 = 314.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.76/1,395.79 = 314.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.76x = 1,395.79 × 314.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.76x = 438,766.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,766.59/930.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.41

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