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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.31, 1,399.66 and 308.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.31, 1,399.66 and 308.46 is: 462.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.31 : 1,399.66 = 308.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.31/1,399.66 = 308.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.31x = 1,399.66 × 308.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.31x = 431,738.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,738.35/933.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.59

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