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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.12, 1,384.16 and 306.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.12, 1,384.16 and 306.50 is: 459.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.12 : 1,384.16 = 306.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.12/1,384.16 = 306.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.12x = 1,384.16 × 306.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.12x = 424,241.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,241.12/923.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.57

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