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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.87, 1,390.44 and 301.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.87, 1,390.44 and 301.97 is: 453.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.87 : 1,390.44 = 301.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.87/1,390.44 = 301.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.87x = 1,390.44 × 301.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.87x = 419,870.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,870.56/926.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.00

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