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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.10, 1,389.30 and 309.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.10, 1,389.30 and 309.73 is: 464.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.10 : 1,389.30 = 309.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.10/1,389.30 = 309.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.10x = 1,389.30 × 309.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.10x = 430,307.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,307.89/926.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.65

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