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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.55, 1,385.39 and 307.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.55, 1,385.39 and 307.26 is: 460.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.55 : 1,385.39 = 307.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.55/1,385.39 = 307.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.55x = 1,385.39 × 307.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.55x = 425,673.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,673.40/923.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.91

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