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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.60, 1,390.20 and 310.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.60, 1,390.20 and 310.28 is: 465.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.60 : 1,390.20 = 310.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.60/1,390.20 = 310.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.60x = 1,390.20 × 310.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.60x = 431,351.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,351.26/926.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.52

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