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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.87, 1,391.94 and 302.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.87, 1,391.94 and 302.97 is: 454.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.87 : 1,391.94 = 302.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.87/1,391.94 = 302.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.87x = 1,391.94 × 302.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.87x = 421,716.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,716.06/927.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.50

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