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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.92, 1,384.58 and 306.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.92, 1,384.58 and 306.68 is: 460.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.92 : 1,384.58 = 306.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.92/1,384.58 = 306.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.92x = 1,384.58 × 306.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.92x = 424,614.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,614.54/922.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.08

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