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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.96, 1,395.72 and 314.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.96, 1,395.72 and 314.30 is: 471.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.96 : 1,395.72 = 314.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.96/1,395.72 = 314.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.96x = 1,395.72 × 314.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.96x = 438,674.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,674.80/930.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.21

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