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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.03, 1,384.64 and 306.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.03, 1,384.64 and 306.60 is: 459.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.03 : 1,384.64 = 306.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.03/1,384.64 = 306.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.03x = 1,384.64 × 306.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.03x = 424,530.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,530.62/923.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.93

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