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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.94, 1,398.43 and 316.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.94, 1,398.43 and 316.06 is: 473.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.94 : 1,398.43 = 316.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.94/1,398.43 = 316.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.94x = 1,398.43 × 316.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.94x = 441,987.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,987.79/932.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.76

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