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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.87, 1,393.45 and 303.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.87, 1,393.45 and 303.97 is: 456.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.87 : 1,393.45 = 303.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.87/1,393.45 = 303.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.87x = 1,393.45 × 303.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.87x = 423,567.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,567.00/928.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.00

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