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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.90, 1,383.82 and 306.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.90, 1,383.82 and 306.49 is: 459.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.90 : 1,383.82 = 306.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.90/1,383.82 = 306.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.90x = 1,383.82 × 306.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.90x = 424,126.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,126.99/922.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.56

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