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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.42, 1,389.15 and 309.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.42, 1,389.15 and 309.90 is: 464.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.42 : 1,389.15 = 309.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.42/1,389.15 = 309.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.42x = 1,389.15 × 309.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.42x = 430,497.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,497.59/926.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.69

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