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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.42, 1,385.11 and 307.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.42, 1,385.11 and 307.16 is: 460.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.42 : 1,385.11 = 307.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.42/1,385.11 = 307.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.42x = 1,385.11 × 307.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.42x = 425,453.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,453.08/923.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.74

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