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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.15, 1,398.29 and 315.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.15, 1,398.29 and 315.92 is: 473.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.15 : 1,398.29 = 315.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.15/1,398.29 = 315.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.15x = 1,398.29 × 315.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.15x = 441,739.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,739.21/932.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.90

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