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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.53, 1,389.65 and 310.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.53, 1,389.65 and 310.23 is: 465.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.53 : 1,389.65 = 310.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.53/1,389.65 = 310.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.53x = 1,389.65 × 310.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.53x = 431,111.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,111.12/926.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.30

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