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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.70, 1,385.46 and 307.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.70, 1,385.46 and 307.38 is: 461.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.70 : 1,385.46 = 307.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.70/1,385.46 = 307.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.70x = 1,385.46 × 307.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.70x = 425,862.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,862.69/923.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.04

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