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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.88, 1,383.86 and 306.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.88, 1,383.86 and 306.38 is: 459.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.88 : 1,383.86 = 306.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.88/1,383.86 = 306.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.88x = 1,383.86 × 306.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.88x = 423,987.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,987.03/922.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.42

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