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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.48, 1,388.96 and 406.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.48, 1,388.96 and 406.10 is: 608.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.48 : 1,388.96 = 406.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.48/1,388.96 = 406.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.48x = 1,388.96 × 406.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.48x = 564,056.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,056.66/926.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.82

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