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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.68, 1,389.54 and 310.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.68, 1,389.54 and 310.12 is: 465.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.68 : 1,389.54 = 310.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.68/1,389.54 = 310.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.68x = 1,389.54 × 310.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.68x = 430,924.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,924.14/926.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.02

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