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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.15, 1,383.09 and 305.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.15, 1,383.09 and 305.87 is: 458.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.15 : 1,383.09 = 305.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.15/1,383.09 = 305.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.15x = 1,383.09 × 305.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.15x = 423,037.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,037.68/922.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.75

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