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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.69, 1,385.01 and 307.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.69, 1,385.01 and 307.22 is: 460.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.69 : 1,385.01 = 307.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.69/1,385.01 = 307.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.69x = 1,385.01 × 307.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.69x = 425,506.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,506.23/923.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.66

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