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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.63, 1,383.90 and 306.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.63, 1,383.90 and 306.31 is: 459.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.63 : 1,383.90 = 306.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.63/1,383.90 = 306.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.63x = 1,383.90 × 306.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.63x = 423,902.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,902.41/922.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.45

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