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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.98, 1,398.51 and 316.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.98, 1,398.51 and 316.48 is: 474.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.98 : 1,398.51 = 316.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.98/1,398.51 = 316.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.98x = 1,398.51 × 316.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.98x = 442,600.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,600.44/932.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.39

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