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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.82, 1,390.29 and 310.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.82, 1,390.29 and 310.53 is: 465.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.82 : 1,390.29 = 310.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.82/1,390.29 = 310.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.82x = 1,390.29 × 310.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.82x = 431,726.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,726.75/926.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.82

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