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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.65, 1,394.46 and 280.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.65, 1,394.46 and 280.39 is: 420.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.65 : 1,394.46 = 280.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.65/1,394.46 = 280.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.65x = 1,394.46 × 280.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.65x = 390,992.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,992.64/929.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.58

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