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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.53, 1,392.96 and 442.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.53, 1,392.96 and 442.11 is: 663.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.53 : 1,392.96 = 442.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.53/1,392.96 = 442.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.53x = 1,392.96 × 442.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.53x = 615,841.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,841.55/928.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.24

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