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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.70, 1,390.26 and 310.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.70, 1,390.26 and 310.38 is: 465.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.70 : 1,390.26 = 310.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.70/1,390.26 = 310.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.70x = 1,390.26 × 310.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.70x = 431,508.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,508.90/926.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.64

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