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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.57, 1,389.35 and 310.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.57, 1,389.35 and 310.05 is: 464.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.57 : 1,389.35 = 310.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.57/1,389.35 = 310.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.57x = 1,389.35 × 310.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.57x = 430,768.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,768.74/926.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.91

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