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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.70, 1,390.10 and 310.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.70, 1,390.10 and 310.47 is: 465.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.70 : 1,390.10 = 310.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.70/1,390.10 = 310.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.70x = 1,390.10 × 310.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.70x = 431,582.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,582.79/926.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.72

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