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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.97, 1,393.66 and 312.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.97, 1,393.66 and 312.66 is: 469.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.97 : 1,393.66 = 312.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.97/1,393.66 = 312.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.97x = 1,393.66 × 312.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.97x = 435,737.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,737.34/928.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.05

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