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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.50, 1,399.09 and 316.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.50, 1,399.09 and 316.23 is: 474.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.50 : 1,399.09 = 316.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.50/1,399.09 = 316.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.50x = 1,399.09 × 316.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.50x = 442,434.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,434.23/932.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.46

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