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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.83, 1,396.76 and 315.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.83, 1,396.76 and 315.32 is: 472.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.83 : 1,396.76 = 315.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.83/1,396.76 = 315.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.83x = 1,396.76 × 315.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.83x = 440,426.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,426.36/931.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.65

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