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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.23, 1,388.96 and 438.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.23, 1,388.96 and 438.80 is: 657.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.23 : 1,388.96 = 438.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.23/1,388.96 = 438.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.23x = 1,388.96 × 438.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.23x = 609,473.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,473.45/927.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.31

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