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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.92, 1,393.60 and 416

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.92, 1,393.60 and 416 is: 623.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.92 : 1,393.60 = 416 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.92/1,393.60 = 416/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.92x = 1,393.60 × 416
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.92x = 579,737.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,737.60/929.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.43

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