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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.49, 1,393.11 and 312.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.49, 1,393.11 and 312.26 is: 468.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.49 : 1,393.11 = 312.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.49/1,393.11 = 312.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.49x = 1,393.11 × 312.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.49x = 435,006.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,006.00/928.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.51

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