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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.46, 1,392.64 and 312.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.46, 1,392.64 and 312.18 is: 468.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.46 : 1,392.64 = 312.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.46/1,392.64 = 312.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.46x = 1,392.64 × 312.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.46x = 434,754.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,754.36/928.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.25

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