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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.36, 1,385.26 and 307.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.36, 1,385.26 and 307.06 is: 460.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.36 : 1,385.26 = 307.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.36/1,385.26 = 307.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.36x = 1,385.26 × 307.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.36x = 425,353.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,353.70/923.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.66

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