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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.13, 1,389.41 and 301.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.13, 1,389.41 and 301.43 is: 452.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.13 : 1,389.41 = 301.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.13/1,389.41 = 301.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.13x = 1,389.41 × 301.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.13x = 418,809.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,809.86/926.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.21

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