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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.30, 1,389.45 and 309.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.30, 1,389.45 and 309.89 is: 464.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.30 : 1,389.45 = 309.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.30/1,389.45 = 309.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.30x = 1,389.45 × 309.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.30x = 430,576.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,576.66/926.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.84

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