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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.49, 1,391.43 and 311.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.49, 1,391.43 and 311.17 is: 466.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.49 : 1,391.43 = 311.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.49/1,391.43 = 311.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.49x = 1,391.43 × 311.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.49x = 432,971.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,971.27/927.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.82

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