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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931, 1,396.70 and 314.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931, 1,396.70 and 314.72 is: 472.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931 : 1,396.70 = 314.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931/1,396.70 = 314.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931x = 1,396.70 × 314.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931x = 439,569.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,569.42/931
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.15

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