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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.65, 1,397.47 and 315.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.65, 1,397.47 and 315.35 is: 473.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.65 : 1,397.47 = 315.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.65/1,397.47 = 315.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.65x = 1,397.47 × 315.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.65x = 440,692.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,692.16/931.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.02

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