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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.75, 1,393.33 and 304.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.75, 1,393.33 and 304.08 is: 456.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.75 : 1,393.33 = 304.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.75/1,393.33 = 304.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.75x = 1,393.33 × 304.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.75x = 423,676.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,676.82/928.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.18

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