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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.31, 1,388.55 and 309.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.31, 1,388.55 and 309.63 is: 464.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.31 : 1,388.55 = 309.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.31/1,388.55 = 309.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.31x = 1,388.55 × 309.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.31x = 429,936.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,936.74/926.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.14

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