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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.63, 1,383.60 and 306.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.63, 1,383.60 and 306.16 is: 459.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.63 : 1,383.60 = 306.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.63/1,383.60 = 306.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.63x = 1,383.60 × 306.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.63x = 423,602.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,602.98/922.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.13

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