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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.06, 1,396.42 and 314.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.06, 1,396.42 and 314.71 is: 472.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.06 : 1,396.42 = 314.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.06/1,396.42 = 314.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.06x = 1,396.42 × 314.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.06x = 439,467.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,467.34/931.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.01

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