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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.53, 1,391.15 and 311.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.53, 1,391.15 and 311.23 is: 466.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.53 : 1,391.15 = 311.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.53/1,391.15 = 311.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.53x = 1,391.15 × 311.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.53x = 432,967.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,967.61/927.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.80

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