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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.65, 1,385.69 and 307.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.65, 1,385.69 and 307.31 is: 461.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.65 : 1,385.69 = 307.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.65/1,385.69 = 307.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.65x = 1,385.69 × 307.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.65x = 425,827.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,827.93/923.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.03

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