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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.84, 1,391.58 and 311.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.84, 1,391.58 and 311.46 is: 467.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.84 : 1,391.58 = 311.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.84/1,391.58 = 311.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.84x = 1,391.58 × 311.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.84x = 433,421.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,421.51/927.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.13

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