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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.65, 1,389.75 and 310.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.65, 1,389.75 and 310.20 is: 465.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.65 : 1,389.75 = 310.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.65/1,389.75 = 310.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.65x = 1,389.75 × 310.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.65x = 431,100.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,100.45/926.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.22

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