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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.98, 1,392 and 303.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.98, 1,392 and 303.26 is: 454.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.98 : 1,392 = 303.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.98/1,392 = 303.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.98x = 1,392 × 303.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.98x = 422,137.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,137.92/927.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.90

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