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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.80, 1,396.20 and 314.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.80, 1,396.20 and 314.30 is: 471.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.80 : 1,396.20 = 314.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.80/1,396.20 = 314.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.80x = 1,396.20 × 314.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.80x = 438,825.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,825.66/930.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.45

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