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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.26, 1,391.48 and 311.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.26, 1,391.48 and 311.65 is: 467.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.26 : 1,391.48 = 311.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.26/1,391.48 = 311.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.26x = 1,391.48 × 311.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.26x = 433,650.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,650.87/928.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.17

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