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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.32, 1,382.94 and 305.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.32, 1,382.94 and 305.86 is: 458.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.32 : 1,382.94 = 305.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.32/1,382.94 = 305.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.32x = 1,382.94 × 305.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.32x = 422,982.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,982.57/922.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.61

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