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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.33, 1,390.91 and 310.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.33, 1,390.91 and 310.97 is: 466.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.33 : 1,390.91 = 310.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.33/1,390.91 = 310.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.33x = 1,390.91 × 310.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.33x = 432,522.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,522.77/927.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.42

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