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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.74, 1,384.38 and 306.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.74, 1,384.38 and 306.54 is: 459.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.74 : 1,384.38 = 306.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.74/1,384.38 = 306.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.74x = 1,384.38 × 306.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.74x = 424,367.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,367.85/922.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.90

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