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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.71, 1,390.58 and 310.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.71, 1,390.58 and 310.85 is: 465.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.71 : 1,390.58 = 310.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.71/1,390.58 = 310.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.71x = 1,390.58 × 310.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.71x = 432,260.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,260.24/927.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.94

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