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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.52, 1,391.62 and 440.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.52, 1,391.62 and 440.60 is: 660.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.52 : 1,391.62 = 440.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.52/1,391.62 = 440.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.52x = 1,391.62 × 440.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.52x = 613,147.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,147.77/928.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.35

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