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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.57, 1,383.32 and 306.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.57, 1,383.32 and 306.11 is: 458.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.57 : 1,383.32 = 306.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.57/1,383.32 = 306.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.57x = 1,383.32 × 306.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.57x = 423,448.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,448.09/922.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.99

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