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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.53, 1,391.49 and 311.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.53, 1,391.49 and 311.18 is: 466.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.53 : 1,391.49 = 311.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.53/1,391.49 = 311.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.53x = 1,391.49 × 311.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.53x = 433,003.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,003.86/927.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.84

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