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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.64, 1,389.87 and 310.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.64, 1,389.87 and 310.32 is: 465.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.64 : 1,389.87 = 310.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.64/1,389.87 = 310.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.64x = 1,389.87 × 310.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.64x = 431,304.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,304.46/926.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.45

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