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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.37, 1,383.26 and 306.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.37, 1,383.26 and 306.05 is: 458.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.37 : 1,383.26 = 306.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.37/1,383.26 = 306.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.37x = 1,383.26 × 306.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.37x = 423,338.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,338.28/922.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.97

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