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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.73, 1,389.51 and 310.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.73, 1,389.51 and 310.32 is: 465.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.73 : 1,389.51 = 310.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.73/1,389.51 = 310.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.73x = 1,389.51 × 310.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.73x = 431,192.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,192.74/926.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.28

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