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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.63, 1,384.18 and 306.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.63, 1,384.18 and 306.51 is: 459.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.63 : 1,384.18 = 306.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.63/1,384.18 = 306.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.63x = 1,384.18 × 306.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.63x = 424,258.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,258.09/922.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.84

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