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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.43, 1,383.33 and 305.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.43, 1,383.33 and 305.96 is: 458.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.43 : 1,383.33 = 305.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.43/1,383.33 = 305.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.43x = 1,383.33 × 305.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.43x = 423,236.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,236.73/922.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.83

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