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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.59, 1,383.58 and 306.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.59, 1,383.58 and 306.18 is: 459.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.59 : 1,383.58 = 306.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.59/1,383.58 = 306.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.59x = 1,383.58 × 306.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.59x = 423,624.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,624.91/922.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.17

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