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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.33, 1,408.98 and 314.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.33, 1,408.98 and 314.67 is: 472.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.33 : 1,408.98 = 314.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.33/1,408.98 = 314.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.33x = 1,408.98 × 314.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.33x = 443,363.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,363.74/939.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.00

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