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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.24, 1,383.38 and 305.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.24, 1,383.38 and 305.93 is: 458.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.24 : 1,383.38 = 305.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.24/1,383.38 = 305.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.24x = 1,383.38 × 305.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.24x = 423,217.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,217.44/922.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.90

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