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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.20, 1,389.48 and 309.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.20, 1,389.48 and 309.96 is: 465.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.20 : 1,389.48 = 309.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.20/1,389.48 = 309.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.20x = 1,389.48 × 309.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.20x = 430,683.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,683.22/926.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.00

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