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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.23, 1,392.55 and 312.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.23, 1,392.55 and 312.14 is: 468.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.23 : 1,392.55 = 312.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.23/1,392.55 = 312.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.23x = 1,392.55 × 312.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.23x = 434,670.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,670.56/928.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.28

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