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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.40, 1,390.65 and 310.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.40, 1,390.65 and 310.90 is: 466.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.40 : 1,390.65 = 310.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.40/1,390.65 = 310.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.40x = 1,390.65 × 310.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.40x = 432,353.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,353.09/927.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.20

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