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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.19, 1,397.07 and 314.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.19, 1,397.07 and 314.84 is: 472.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.19 : 1,397.07 = 314.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.19/1,397.07 = 314.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.19x = 1,397.07 × 314.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.19x = 439,851.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,851.94/931.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.35

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