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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.69, 1,383.52 and 306.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.69, 1,383.52 and 306.23 is: 459.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.69 : 1,383.52 = 306.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.69/1,383.52 = 306.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.69x = 1,383.52 × 306.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.69x = 423,675.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,675.33/922.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.17

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