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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.59, 1,390.02 and 301.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.59, 1,390.02 and 301.68 is: 452.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.59 : 1,390.02 = 301.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.59/1,390.02 = 301.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.59x = 1,390.02 × 301.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.59x = 419,341.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,341.23/926.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.56

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