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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.91, 1,390.04 and 310.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.91, 1,390.04 and 310.47 is: 465.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.91 : 1,390.04 = 310.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.91/1,390.04 = 310.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.91x = 1,390.04 × 310.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.91x = 431,565.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,565.72/926.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.60

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