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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.04, 1,383.23 and 305.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.04, 1,383.23 and 305.78 is: 458.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.04 : 1,383.23 = 305.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.04/1,383.23 = 305.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.04x = 1,383.23 × 305.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.04x = 422,964.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,964.07/922.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.73

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