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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.52, 1,392.40 and 441.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.52, 1,392.40 and 441.72 is: 662.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.52 : 1,392.40 = 441.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.52/1,392.40 = 441.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.52x = 1,392.40 × 441.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.52x = 615,050.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,050.93/928.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.40

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