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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.37, 1,398.77 and 307.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.37, 1,398.77 and 307.71 is: 461.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.37 : 1,398.77 = 307.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.37/1,398.77 = 307.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.37x = 1,398.77 × 307.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.37x = 430,413.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,413.98/932.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.63

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