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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.32, 1,383.84 and 306.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.32, 1,383.84 and 306.24 is: 459.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.32 : 1,383.84 = 306.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.32/1,383.84 = 306.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.32x = 1,383.84 × 306.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.32x = 423,787.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,787.16/922.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.48

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