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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.10, 1,390.33 and 310.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.10, 1,390.33 and 310.62 is: 465.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.10 : 1,390.33 = 310.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.10/1,390.33 = 310.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.10x = 1,390.33 × 310.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.10x = 431,864.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,864.30/927.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.82

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