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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.83, 1,389.96 and 310.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.83, 1,389.96 and 310.39 is: 465.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.83 : 1,389.96 = 310.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.83/1,389.96 = 310.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.83x = 1,389.96 × 310.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.83x = 431,429.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,429.68/926.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.49

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