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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.73, 1,399.10 and 316.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.73, 1,399.10 and 316.44 is: 474.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.73 : 1,399.10 = 316.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.73/1,399.10 = 316.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.73x = 1,399.10 × 316.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.73x = 442,731.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,731.20/932.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.66

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