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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922, 1,383.18 and 305.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922, 1,383.18 and 305.74 is: 458.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922 : 1,383.18 = 305.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922/1,383.18 = 305.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922x = 1,383.18 × 305.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922x = 422,893.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,893.45/922
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.67

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