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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.80, 1,389.90 and 310.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.80, 1,389.90 and 310.35 is: 465.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.80 : 1,389.90 = 310.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.80/1,389.90 = 310.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.80x = 1,389.90 × 310.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.80x = 431,355.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,355.47/926.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.42

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