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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.69, 1,390.05 and 310.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.69, 1,390.05 and 310.40 is: 465.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.69 : 1,390.05 = 310.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.69/1,390.05 = 310.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.69x = 1,390.05 × 310.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.69x = 431,471.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,471.52/926.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.61

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