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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.04, 1,388.59 and 309.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.04, 1,388.59 and 309.52 is: 464.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.04 : 1,388.59 = 309.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.04/1,388.59 = 309.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.04x = 1,388.59 × 309.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.04x = 429,794.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,794.83/926.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.12

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