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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.43, 1,384.20 and 306.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.43, 1,384.20 and 306.57 is: 459.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.43 : 1,384.20 = 306.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.43/1,384.20 = 306.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.43x = 1,384.20 × 306.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.43x = 424,354.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,354.19/923.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.54

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