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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.15, 1,384.90 and 307.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.15, 1,384.90 and 307.08 is: 460.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.15 : 1,384.90 = 307.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.15/1,384.90 = 307.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.15x = 1,384.90 × 307.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.15x = 425,274.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,274.32/923.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.68

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