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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.77, 1,391.61 and 311.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.77, 1,391.61 and 311.49 is: 467.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.77 : 1,391.61 = 311.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.77/1,391.61 = 311.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.77x = 1,391.61 × 311.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.77x = 433,472.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,472.60/927.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.22

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