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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.98, 1,392.51 and 312.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.98, 1,392.51 and 312.48 is: 468.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.98 : 1,392.51 = 312.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.98/1,392.51 = 312.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.98x = 1,392.51 × 312.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.98x = 435,131.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,131.52/928.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.40

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