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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.23, 1,397.05 and 315.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.23, 1,397.05 and 315.16 is: 472.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.23 : 1,397.05 = 315.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.23/1,397.05 = 315.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.23x = 1,397.05 × 315.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.23x = 440,290.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,290.00/931.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.80

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