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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.83, 1,399.39 and 316.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.83, 1,399.39 and 316.57 is: 474.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.83 : 1,399.39 = 316.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.83/1,399.39 = 316.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.83x = 1,399.39 × 316.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.83x = 443,004.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,004.89/932.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.90

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