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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.80, 1,395.72 and 281.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.80, 1,395.72 and 281.46 is: 422.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.80 : 1,395.72 = 281.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.80/1,395.72 = 281.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.80x = 1,395.72 × 281.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.80x = 392,839.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,839.35/930.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.04

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