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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.06, 1,398.22 and 315.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.06, 1,398.22 and 315.84 is: 473.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.06 : 1,398.22 = 315.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.06/1,398.22 = 315.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.06x = 1,398.22 × 315.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.06x = 441,613.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,613.80/932.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.80

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