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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.84, 1,396.28 and 314.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.84, 1,396.28 and 314.56 is: 471.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.84 : 1,396.28 = 314.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.84/1,396.28 = 314.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.84x = 1,396.28 × 314.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.84x = 439,213.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,213.84/930.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.85

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