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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.88, 1,390.60 and 311.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.88, 1,390.60 and 311.02 is: 466.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.88 : 1,390.60 = 311.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.88/1,390.60 = 311.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.88x = 1,390.60 × 311.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.88x = 432,509.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,509.15/926.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.63

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