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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.16, 1,389.35 and 310.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.16, 1,389.35 and 310.30 is: 465.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.16 : 1,389.35 = 310.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.16/1,389.35 = 310.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.16x = 1,389.35 × 310.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.16x = 431,118.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,118.00/926.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.49

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