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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.26, 1,392.54 and 312.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.26, 1,392.54 and 312.02 is: 468.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.26 : 1,392.54 = 312.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.26/1,392.54 = 312.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.26x = 1,392.54 × 312.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.26x = 434,491.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,491.81/928.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.07

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