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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.14, 1,396.35 and 306.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.14, 1,396.35 and 306.29 is: 459.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.14 : 1,396.35 = 306.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.14/1,396.35 = 306.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.14x = 1,396.35 × 306.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.14x = 427,688.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,688.04/931.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.32

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