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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.86, 1,391.48 and 311.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.86, 1,391.48 and 311.45 is: 467.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.86 : 1,391.48 = 311.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.86/1,391.48 = 311.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.86x = 1,391.48 × 311.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.86x = 433,369.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,369.10/927.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.07

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