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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.78, 1,396.11 and 314.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.78, 1,396.11 and 314.49 is: 471.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.78 : 1,396.11 = 314.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.78/1,396.11 = 314.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.78x = 1,396.11 × 314.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.78x = 439,062.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,062.63/930.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.71

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