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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.48, 1,392.72 and 441.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.48, 1,392.72 and 441.40 is: 662.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.48 : 1,392.72 = 441.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.48/1,392.72 = 441.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.48x = 1,392.72 × 441.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.48x = 614,746.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,746.61/928.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.10

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