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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.84, 1,389.96 and 310.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.84, 1,389.96 and 310.36 is: 465.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.84 : 1,389.96 = 310.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.84/1,389.96 = 310.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.84x = 1,389.96 × 310.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.84x = 431,387.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,387.99/926.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.44

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