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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.22, 1,396.80 and 314.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.22, 1,396.80 and 314.92 is: 472.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.22 : 1,396.80 = 314.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.22/1,396.80 = 314.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.22x = 1,396.80 × 314.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.22x = 439,880.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,880.26/931.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.37

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