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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.93, 1,399.45 and 308.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.93, 1,399.45 and 308.27 is: 462.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.93 : 1,399.45 = 308.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.93/1,399.45 = 308.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.93x = 1,399.45 × 308.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.93x = 431,407.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,407.09/932.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.42

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