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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.62, 1,389.54 and 310.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.62, 1,389.54 and 310.17 is: 465.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.62 : 1,389.54 = 310.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.62/1,389.54 = 310.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.62x = 1,389.54 × 310.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.62x = 430,993.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,993.62/926.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.12

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