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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.46, 1,388.70 and 309.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.46, 1,388.70 and 309.60 is: 464.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.46 : 1,388.70 = 309.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.46/1,388.70 = 309.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.46x = 1,388.70 × 309.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.46x = 429,941.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,941.52/926.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.07

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