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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.21, 1,392.44 and 311.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.21, 1,392.44 and 311.99 is: 468.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.21 : 1,392.44 = 311.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.21/1,392.44 = 311.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.21x = 1,392.44 × 311.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.21x = 434,427.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,427.36/928.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.03

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