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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.70, 1,383.57 and 306.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.70, 1,383.57 and 306.34 is: 459.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.70 : 1,383.57 = 306.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.70/1,383.57 = 306.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.70x = 1,383.57 × 306.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.70x = 423,842.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,842.83/922.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.35

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