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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.94, 1,399.14 and 316.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.94, 1,399.14 and 316.50 is: 474.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.94 : 1,399.14 = 316.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.94/1,399.14 = 316.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.94x = 1,399.14 × 316.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.94x = 442,827.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,827.81/932.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.66

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