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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.44, 1,384.99 and 307.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.44, 1,384.99 and 307.07 is: 460.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.44 : 1,384.99 = 307.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.44/1,384.99 = 307.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.44x = 1,384.99 × 307.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.44x = 425,291.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,291.57/923.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.55

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