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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.06, 1,383.08 and 305.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.06, 1,383.08 and 305.59 is: 458.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.06 : 1,383.08 = 305.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.06/1,383.08 = 305.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.06x = 1,383.08 × 305.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.06x = 422,655.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,655.42/922.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.38

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