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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.55, 1,398.83 and 316.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.55, 1,398.83 and 316.32 is: 474.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.55 : 1,398.83 = 316.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.55/1,398.83 = 316.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.55x = 1,398.83 × 316.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.55x = 442,473.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,473.27/932.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.48

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