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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.87, 1,384.46 and 306.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.87, 1,384.46 and 306.46 is: 459.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.87 : 1,384.46 = 306.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.87/1,384.46 = 306.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.87x = 1,384.46 × 306.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.87x = 424,282.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,282.96/922.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.74

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