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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.13, 1,384.13 and 306.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.13, 1,384.13 and 306.68 is: 459.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.13 : 1,384.13 = 306.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.13/1,384.13 = 306.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.13x = 1,384.13 × 306.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.13x = 424,481.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,481.72/923.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.83

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