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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.17, 1,390.46 and 310.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.17, 1,390.46 and 310.71 is: 465.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.17 : 1,390.46 = 310.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.17/1,390.46 = 310.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.17x = 1,390.46 × 310.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.17x = 432,029.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,029.83/927.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.97

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