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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.03, 1,390.71 and 310.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.03, 1,390.71 and 310.79 is: 466.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.03 : 1,390.71 = 310.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.03/1,390.71 = 310.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.03x = 1,390.71 × 310.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.03x = 432,222.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,222.42/927.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.24

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