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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.86, 1,390.48 and 310.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.86, 1,390.48 and 310.55 is: 465.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.86 : 1,390.48 = 310.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.86/1,390.48 = 310.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.86x = 1,390.48 × 310.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.86x = 431,817.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,817.82/926.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.89

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