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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.43, 1,398.41 and 316.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.43, 1,398.41 and 316.01 is: 473.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.43 : 1,398.41 = 316.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.43/1,398.41 = 316.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.43x = 1,398.41 × 316.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.43x = 441,902.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,902.97/932.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.93

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