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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.06, 1,396.71 and 314.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.06, 1,396.71 and 314.68 is: 472.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.06 : 1,396.71 = 314.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.06/1,396.71 = 314.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.06x = 1,396.71 × 314.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.06x = 439,516.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,516.70/931.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.06

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