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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.12, 1,388.88 and 309.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.12, 1,388.88 and 309.66 is: 464.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.12 : 1,388.88 = 309.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.12/1,388.88 = 309.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.12x = 1,388.88 × 309.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.12x = 430,080.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,080.58/926.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.39

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