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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.73, 1,388.21 and 438.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.73, 1,388.21 and 438.30 is: 656.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.73 : 1,388.21 = 438.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.73/1,388.21 = 438.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.73x = 1,388.21 × 438.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.73x = 608,450.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,450.25/926.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.56

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