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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.19, 1,388.97 and 309.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.19, 1,388.97 and 309.72 is: 464.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.19 : 1,388.97 = 309.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.19/1,388.97 = 309.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.19x = 1,388.97 × 309.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.19x = 430,190.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,190.24/926.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.48

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