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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.94, 1,395.43 and 314.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.94, 1,395.43 and 314.06 is: 470.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.94 : 1,395.43 = 314.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.94/1,395.43 = 314.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.94x = 1,395.43 × 314.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.94x = 438,248.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,248.75/930.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.76

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