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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.05, 1,390.64 and 310.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.05, 1,390.64 and 310.75 is: 466.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.05 : 1,390.64 = 310.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.05/1,390.64 = 310.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.05x = 1,390.64 × 310.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.05x = 432,145.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,145.92/927.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.15

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