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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.36, 1,383.22 and 305.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.36, 1,383.22 and 305.92 is: 458.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.36 : 1,383.22 = 305.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.36/1,383.22 = 305.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.36x = 1,383.22 × 305.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.36x = 423,154.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,154.66/922.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.77

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