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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.82, 1,383.88 and 306.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.82, 1,383.88 and 306.36 is: 459.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.82 : 1,383.88 = 306.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.82/1,383.88 = 306.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.82x = 1,383.88 × 306.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.82x = 423,965.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,965.48/922.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.42

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