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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.07, 1,391.97 and 311.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.07, 1,391.97 and 311.75 is: 467.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.07 : 1,391.97 = 311.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.07/1,391.97 = 311.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.07x = 1,391.97 × 311.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.07x = 433,946.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,946.65/928.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.58

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