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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.44, 1,388.68 and 309.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.44, 1,388.68 and 309.56 is: 464.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.44 : 1,388.68 = 309.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.44/1,388.68 = 309.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.44x = 1,388.68 × 309.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.44x = 429,879.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,879.78/926.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.01

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