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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.74, 1,385.82 and 307.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.74, 1,385.82 and 307.51 is: 461.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.74 : 1,385.82 = 307.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.74/1,385.82 = 307.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.74x = 1,385.82 × 307.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.74x = 426,152.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,152.42/923.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.33

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