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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.77, 1,391.27 and 311.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.77, 1,391.27 and 311.31 is: 466.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.77 : 1,391.27 = 311.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.77/1,391.27 = 311.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.77x = 1,391.27 × 311.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.77x = 433,114.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,114.71/927.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.84

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