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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.45, 1,390.87 and 311.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.45, 1,390.87 and 311.04 is: 466.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.45 : 1,390.87 = 311.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.45/1,390.87 = 311.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.45x = 1,390.87 × 311.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.45x = 432,616.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,616.59/927.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.46

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