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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.35, 1,392.67 and 311.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.35, 1,392.67 and 311.91 is: 467.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.35 : 1,392.67 = 311.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.35/1,392.67 = 311.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.35x = 1,392.67 × 311.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.35x = 434,383.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,383.44/928.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.91

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