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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.04, 1,392.06 and 311.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.04, 1,392.06 and 311.90 is: 467.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.04 : 1,392.06 = 311.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.04/1,392.06 = 311.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.04x = 1,392.06 × 311.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.04x = 434,183.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,183.51/928.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.85

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