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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.57, 1,392.68 and 466.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.57, 1,392.68 and 466.22 is: 699.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.57 : 1,392.68 = 466.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.57/1,392.68 = 466.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.57x = 1,392.68 × 466.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.57x = 649,295.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,295.27/928.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.24

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