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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.92, 1,396.35 and 314.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.92, 1,396.35 and 314.43 is: 471.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.92 : 1,396.35 = 314.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.92/1,396.35 = 314.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.92x = 1,396.35 × 314.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.92x = 439,054.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,054.33/930.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.64

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