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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.89, 1,384.49 and 306.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.89, 1,384.49 and 306.74 is: 460.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.89 : 1,384.49 = 306.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.89/1,384.49 = 306.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.89x = 1,384.49 × 306.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.89x = 424,674.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,674.90/922.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.16

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