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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.52, 1,393.38 and 442.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.52, 1,393.38 and 442.12 is: 663.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.52 : 1,393.38 = 442.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.52/1,393.38 = 442.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.52x = 1,393.38 × 442.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.52x = 616,041.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,041.17/928.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.47

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