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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.28, 1,385.13 and 307.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.28, 1,385.13 and 307.05 is: 460.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.28 : 1,385.13 = 307.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.28/1,385.13 = 307.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.28x = 1,385.13 × 307.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.28x = 425,304.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,304.17/923.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.64

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