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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.34, 1,398.59 and 316.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.34, 1,398.59 and 316.22 is: 474.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.34 : 1,398.59 = 316.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.34/1,398.59 = 316.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.34x = 1,398.59 × 316.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.34x = 442,262.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,262.13/932.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.36

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