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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.89, 1,396.64 and 314.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.89, 1,396.64 and 314.65 is: 472.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.89 : 1,396.64 = 314.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.89/1,396.64 = 314.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.89x = 1,396.64 × 314.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.89x = 439,455.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,455.31/930.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.08

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