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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.78, 1,385.21 and 307.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.78, 1,385.21 and 307.27 is: 460.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.78 : 1,385.21 = 307.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.78/1,385.21 = 307.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.78x = 1,385.21 × 307.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.78x = 425,635.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,635.98/923.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.75

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