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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.64, 1,399.02 and 316.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.64, 1,399.02 and 316.17 is: 474.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.64 : 1,399.02 = 316.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.64/1,399.02 = 316.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.64x = 1,399.02 × 316.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.64x = 442,328.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,328.15/932.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.28

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