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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.48, 1,383.84 and 305.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.48, 1,383.84 and 305.98 is: 459.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.48 : 1,383.84 = 305.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.48/1,383.84 = 305.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.48x = 1,383.84 × 305.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.48x = 423,427.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,427.36/922.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.01

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