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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.46, 1,385.22 and 298.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.46, 1,385.22 and 298.83 is: 448.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.46 : 1,385.22 = 298.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.46/1,385.22 = 298.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.46x = 1,385.22 × 298.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.46x = 413,945.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,945.29/923.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.25

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