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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.62, 1,385.54 and 307.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.62, 1,385.54 and 307.38 is: 461.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.62 : 1,385.54 = 307.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.62/1,385.54 = 307.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.62x = 1,385.54 × 307.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.62x = 425,887.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,887.29/923.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.11

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