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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.85, 1,391.97 and 311.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.85, 1,391.97 and 311.44 is: 467.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.85 : 1,391.97 = 311.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.85/1,391.97 = 311.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.85x = 1,391.97 × 311.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.85x = 433,508.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,508.18/927.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.22

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