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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.86, 1,384.16 and 306.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.86, 1,384.16 and 306.56 is: 459.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.86 : 1,384.16 = 306.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.86/1,384.16 = 306.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.86x = 1,384.16 × 306.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.86x = 424,330.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,330.02/922.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.80

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