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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.44, 1,385.04 and 307.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.44, 1,385.04 and 307.04 is: 460.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.44 : 1,385.04 = 307.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.44/1,385.04 = 307.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.44x = 1,385.04 × 307.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.44x = 425,262.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,262.68/923.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.52

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