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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.25, 1,398.54 and 316.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.25, 1,398.54 and 316.02 is: 474.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.25 : 1,398.54 = 316.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.25/1,398.54 = 316.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.25x = 1,398.54 × 316.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.25x = 441,966.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,966.61/932.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.09

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