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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.55, 1,385.03 and 307.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.55, 1,385.03 and 307.10 is: 460.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.55 : 1,385.03 = 307.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.55/1,385.03 = 307.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.55x = 1,385.03 × 307.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.55x = 425,336.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,336.56/923.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.54

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