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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.04, 1,383.03 and 305.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.04, 1,383.03 and 305.49 is: 458.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.04 : 1,383.03 = 305.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.04/1,383.03 = 305.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.04x = 1,383.03 × 305.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.04x = 422,501.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,501.83/922.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.23

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