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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.94, 1,392.39 and 466.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.94, 1,392.39 and 466.43 is: 699.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.94 : 1,392.39 = 466.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.94/1,392.39 = 466.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.94x = 1,392.39 × 466.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.94x = 649,445.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,445.51/928.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.13

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