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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.52, 1,393.37 and 408.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.52, 1,393.37 and 408.80 is: 613.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.52 : 1,393.37 = 408.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.52/1,393.37 = 408.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.52x = 1,393.37 × 408.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.52x = 569,607.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,607.61/928.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.46

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