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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.20, 1,392.60 and 466.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.20, 1,392.60 and 466.44 is: 699.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.20 : 1,392.60 = 466.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.20/1,392.60 = 466.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.20x = 1,392.60 × 466.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.20x = 649,564.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,564.34/928.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.81

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