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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.78, 1,384.49 and 306.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.78, 1,384.49 and 306.55 is: 459.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.78 : 1,384.49 = 306.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.78/1,384.49 = 306.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.78x = 1,384.49 × 306.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.78x = 424,415.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,415.41/922.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.93

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