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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.95, 1,391.85 and 311.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.95, 1,391.85 and 311.67 is: 467.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.95 : 1,391.85 = 311.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.95/1,391.85 = 311.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.95x = 1,391.85 × 311.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.95x = 433,797.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,797.89/927.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.48

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