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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.26, 1,396.86 and 315.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.26, 1,396.86 and 315.27 is: 472.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.26 : 1,396.86 = 315.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.26/1,396.86 = 315.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.26x = 1,396.86 × 315.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.26x = 440,388.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,388.05/931.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.89

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