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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.67, 1,389.71 and 310.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.67, 1,389.71 and 310.21 is: 465.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.67 : 1,389.71 = 310.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.67/1,389.71 = 310.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.67x = 1,389.71 × 310.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.67x = 431,101.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,101.94/926.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.22

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