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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.36, 1,384.74 and 306.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.36, 1,384.74 and 306.95 is: 460.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.36 : 1,384.74 = 306.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.36/1,384.74 = 306.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.36x = 1,384.74 × 306.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.36x = 425,039.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,039.02/923.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.32

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