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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.75, 1,399.14 and 316.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.75, 1,399.14 and 316.47 is: 474.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.75 : 1,399.14 = 316.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.75/1,399.14 = 316.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.75x = 1,399.14 × 316.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.75x = 442,779.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,779.40/932.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.70

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