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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.72, 1,393.24 and 441.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.72, 1,393.24 and 441.68 is: 662.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.72 : 1,393.24 = 441.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.72/1,393.24 = 441.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.72x = 1,393.24 × 441.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.72x = 615,366.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,366.24/928.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.60

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