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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.13, 1,392.37 and 303.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.13, 1,392.37 and 303.59 is: 455.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.13 : 1,392.37 = 303.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.13/1,392.37 = 303.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.13x = 1,392.37 × 303.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.13x = 422,709.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,709.61/928.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.44

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