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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.92, 1,396.37 and 314.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.92, 1,396.37 and 314.56 is: 471.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.92 : 1,396.37 = 314.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.92/1,396.37 = 314.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.92x = 1,396.37 × 314.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.92x = 439,244.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,244.68/930.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.84

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