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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928, 1,392.64 and 320

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928, 1,392.64 and 320 is: 480.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928 : 1,392.64 = 320 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928/1,392.64 = 320/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928x = 1,392.64 × 320
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928x = 445,644.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,644.80/928
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.22

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