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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.84, 1,389.96 and 310.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.84, 1,389.96 and 310.37 is: 465.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.84 : 1,389.96 = 310.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.84/1,389.96 = 310.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.84x = 1,389.96 × 310.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.84x = 431,401.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,401.89/926.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.45

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