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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.80, 1,391.70 and 311.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.80, 1,391.70 and 311.30 is: 466.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.80 : 1,391.70 = 311.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.80/1,391.70 = 311.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.80x = 1,391.70 × 311.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.80x = 433,236.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,236.21/927.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.95

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