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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.02, 1,390.52 and 310.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.02, 1,390.52 and 310.58 is: 465.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.02 : 1,390.52 = 310.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.02/1,390.52 = 310.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.02x = 1,390.52 × 310.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.02x = 431,867.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,867.70/927.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.87

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