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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.83, 1,395.74 and 314.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.83, 1,395.74 and 314.46 is: 471.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.83 : 1,395.74 = 314.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.83/1,395.74 = 314.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.83x = 1,395.74 × 314.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.83x = 438,905.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,905.19/930.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.52

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