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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.02, 1,388.88 and 309.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.02, 1,388.88 and 309.58 is: 464.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.02 : 1,388.88 = 309.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.02/1,388.88 = 309.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.02x = 1,388.88 × 309.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.02x = 429,969.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,969.47/926.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.32

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