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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.37, 1,384.75 and 306.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.37, 1,384.75 and 306.91 is: 460.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.37 : 1,384.75 = 306.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.37/1,384.75 = 306.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.37x = 1,384.75 × 306.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.37x = 424,988.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,988.81/923.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.26

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