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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.72, 1,384.08 and 306.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.72, 1,384.08 and 306.44 is: 459.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.72 : 1,384.08 = 306.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.72/1,384.08 = 306.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.72x = 1,384.08 × 306.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.72x = 424,137.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,137.48/922.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.66

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