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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.40, 1,392.89 and 312.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.40, 1,392.89 and 312.12 is: 468.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.40 : 1,392.89 = 312.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.40/1,392.89 = 312.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.40x = 1,392.89 × 312.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.40x = 434,747.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,747.27/928.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.28

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