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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.39, 1,383.26 and 305.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.39, 1,383.26 and 305.91 is: 458.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.39 : 1,383.26 = 305.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.39/1,383.26 = 305.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.39x = 1,383.26 × 305.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.39x = 423,151.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,151.54/922.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.76

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