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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.42, 1,391.21 and 311.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.42, 1,391.21 and 311.13 is: 466.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.42 : 1,391.21 = 311.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.42/1,391.21 = 311.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.42x = 1,391.21 × 311.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.42x = 432,845.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,845.61/927.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.72

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