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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.80, 1,393.38 and 466.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.80, 1,393.38 and 466.20 is: 699.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.80 : 1,393.38 = 466.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.80/1,393.38 = 466.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.80x = 1,393.38 × 466.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.80x = 649,593.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,593.76/928.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.39

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