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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.32, 1,384.71 and 307.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.32, 1,384.71 and 307.18 is: 460.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.32 : 1,384.71 = 307.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.32/1,384.71 = 307.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.32x = 1,384.71 × 307.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.32x = 425,355.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,355.22/923.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.68

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