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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.33, 1,397.15 and 315.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.33, 1,397.15 and 315.09 is: 472.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.33 : 1,397.15 = 315.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.33/1,397.15 = 315.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.33x = 1,397.15 × 315.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.33x = 440,227.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,227.60/931.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.69

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