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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.28, 1,383.45 and 306.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.28, 1,383.45 and 306.03 is: 459.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.28 : 1,383.45 = 306.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.28/1,383.45 = 306.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.28x = 1,383.45 × 306.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.28x = 423,375.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,375.67/922.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.05

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