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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.30, 1,398.44 and 283.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.30, 1,398.44 and 283.04 is: 424.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.30 : 1,398.44 = 283.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.30/1,398.44 = 283.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.30x = 1,398.44 × 283.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.30x = 395,806.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,806.05/932.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.55

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