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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.39, 1,397.04 and 314.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.39, 1,397.04 and 314.89 is: 472.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.39 : 1,397.04 = 314.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.39/1,397.04 = 314.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.39x = 1,397.04 × 314.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.39x = 439,913.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,913.93/931.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.32

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