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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.87, 1,392.99 and 312.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.87, 1,392.99 and 312.73 is: 468.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.87 : 1,392.99 = 312.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.87/1,392.99 = 312.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.87x = 1,392.99 × 312.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.87x = 435,629.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,629.76/928.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.99

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