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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.10, 1,398.20 and 315.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.10, 1,398.20 and 315.78 is: 473.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.10 : 1,398.20 = 315.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.10/1,398.20 = 315.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.10x = 1,398.20 × 315.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.10x = 441,522.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,522.02/932.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.69

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