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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.28, 1,393.20 and 442.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.28, 1,393.20 and 442.80 is: 663.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.28 : 1,393.20 = 442.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.28/1,393.20 = 442.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.28x = 1,393.20 × 442.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.28x = 616,908.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,908.96/929.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.86

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