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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.25, 1,391.13 and 311.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.25, 1,391.13 and 311.02 is: 466.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.25 : 1,391.13 = 311.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.25/1,391.13 = 311.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.25x = 1,391.13 × 311.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.25x = 432,665.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,665.77/927.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.61

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