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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.97, 1,398.11 and 315.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.97, 1,398.11 and 315.75 is: 473.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.97 : 1,398.11 = 315.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.97/1,398.11 = 315.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.97x = 1,398.11 × 315.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.97x = 441,450.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,450.81/931.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.67

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