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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.37, 1,389.25 and 309.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.37, 1,389.25 and 309.91 is: 464.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.37 : 1,389.25 = 309.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.37/1,389.25 = 309.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.37x = 1,389.25 × 309.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.37x = 430,542.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,542.47/926.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.76

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