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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.49, 1,385.43 and 307.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.49, 1,385.43 and 307.16 is: 460.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.49 : 1,385.43 = 307.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.49/1,385.43 = 307.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.49x = 1,385.43 × 307.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.49x = 425,541.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,541.75/923.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.80

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