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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.15, 1,384.59 and 306.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.15, 1,384.59 and 306.87 is: 460.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.15 : 1,384.59 = 306.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.15/1,384.59 = 306.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.15x = 1,384.59 × 306.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.15x = 424,889.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,889.13/923.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.26

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