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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.10, 1,396.79 and 314.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.10, 1,396.79 and 314.99 is: 472.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.10 : 1,396.79 = 314.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.10/1,396.79 = 314.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.10x = 1,396.79 × 314.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.10x = 439,974.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,974.51/931.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.53

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