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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.88, 1,389.86 and 310.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.88, 1,389.86 and 310.38 is: 465.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.88 : 1,389.86 = 310.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.88/1,389.86 = 310.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.88x = 1,389.86 × 310.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.88x = 431,384.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,384.75/926.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.42

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