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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.92, 1,396.38 and 314.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.92, 1,396.38 and 314.63 is: 471.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.92 : 1,396.38 = 314.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.92/1,396.38 = 314.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.92x = 1,396.38 × 314.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.92x = 439,343.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,343.04/930.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.95

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