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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.07, 1,396.56 and 314.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.07, 1,396.56 and 314.76 is: 472.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.07 : 1,396.56 = 314.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.07/1,396.56 = 314.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.07x = 1,396.56 × 314.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.07x = 439,581.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,581.23/931.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.13

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