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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.57, 1,392.25 and 303.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.57, 1,392.25 and 303.79 is: 455.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.57 : 1,392.25 = 303.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.57/1,392.25 = 303.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.57x = 1,392.25 × 303.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.57x = 422,951.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,951.63/928.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.49

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