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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.91, 1,389.92 and 302.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.91, 1,389.92 and 302.00 is: 452.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.91 : 1,389.92 = 302.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.91/1,389.92 = 302.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.91x = 1,389.92 × 302.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.91x = 419,747.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,747.38/926.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.85

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