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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.95, 1,384.74 and 306.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.95, 1,384.74 and 306.72 is: 460.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.95 : 1,384.74 = 306.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.95/1,384.74 = 306.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.95x = 1,384.74 × 306.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.95x = 424,727.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,727.45/922.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.18

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