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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.03, 1,392.21 and 311.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.03, 1,392.21 and 311.79 is: 467.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.03 : 1,392.21 = 311.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.03/1,392.21 = 311.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.03x = 1,392.21 × 311.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.03x = 434,077.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,077.16/928.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.74

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