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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.68, 1,394.26 and 280.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.68, 1,394.26 and 280.48 is: 420.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.68 : 1,394.26 = 280.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.68/1,394.26 = 280.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.68x = 1,394.26 × 280.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.68x = 391,062.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,062.04/929.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.64

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