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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.69, 1,388.97 and 310.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.69, 1,388.97 and 310.25 is: 465.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.69 : 1,388.97 = 310.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.69/1,388.97 = 310.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.69x = 1,388.97 × 310.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.69x = 430,921.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,921.00/926.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.01

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