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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.32, 1,383.60 and 305.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.32, 1,383.60 and 305.92 is: 458.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.32 : 1,383.60 = 305.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.32/1,383.60 = 305.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.32x = 1,383.60 × 305.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.32x = 423,270.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,270.91/922.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.92

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