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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.79, 1,389.84 and 310.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.79, 1,389.84 and 310.33 is: 465.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.79 : 1,389.84 = 310.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.79/1,389.84 = 310.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.79x = 1,389.84 × 310.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.79x = 431,311.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,311.37/926.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.38

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