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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.30, 1,383.38 and 306.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.30, 1,383.38 and 306.02 is: 459.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.30 : 1,383.38 = 306.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.30/1,383.38 = 306.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.30x = 1,383.38 × 306.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.30x = 423,341.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,341.95/922.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.01

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