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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.48, 1,391.76 and 401.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.48, 1,391.76 and 401.73 is: 602.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.48 : 1,391.76 = 401.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.48/1,391.76 = 401.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.48x = 1,391.76 × 401.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.48x = 559,111.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,111.74/928.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.18

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