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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.60, 1,388.40 and 464.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.60, 1,388.40 and 464.80 is: 697.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.60 : 1,388.40 = 464.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.60/1,388.40 = 464.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.60x = 1,388.40 × 464.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.60x = 645,328.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,328.32/925.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.20

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