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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.03, 1,396.31 and 314.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.03, 1,396.31 and 314.57 is: 471.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.03 : 1,396.31 = 314.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.03/1,396.31 = 314.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.03x = 1,396.31 × 314.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.03x = 439,237.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,237.24/931.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.78

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