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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.69, 1,397.82 and 315.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.69, 1,397.82 and 315.34 is: 473.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.69 : 1,397.82 = 315.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.69/1,397.82 = 315.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.69x = 1,397.82 × 315.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.69x = 440,786.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,786.98/931.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.10

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