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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.76, 1,393.02 and 312.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.76, 1,393.02 and 312.30 is: 468.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.76 : 1,393.02 = 312.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.76/1,393.02 = 312.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.76x = 1,393.02 × 312.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.76x = 435,040.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,040.15/928.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.41

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