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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.97, 1,396.26 and 314.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.97, 1,396.26 and 314.60 is: 471.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.97 : 1,396.26 = 314.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.97/1,396.26 = 314.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.97x = 1,396.26 × 314.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.97x = 439,259.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,259.12/930.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.83

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