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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.92, 1,393.38 and 313.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.92, 1,393.38 and 313.32 is: 469.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.92 : 1,393.38 = 313.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.92/1,393.38 = 313.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.92x = 1,393.38 × 313.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.92x = 436,573.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,573.82/928.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.98

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