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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.76, 1,393.72 and 467.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.76, 1,393.72 and 467.28 is: 700.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.76 : 1,393.72 = 467.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.76/1,393.72 = 467.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.76x = 1,393.72 × 467.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.76x = 651,257.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,257.48/929.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.46

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