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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.85, 1,385.73 and 307.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.85, 1,385.73 and 307.53 is: 461.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.85 : 1,385.73 = 307.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.85/1,385.73 = 307.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.85x = 1,385.73 × 307.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.85x = 426,153.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,153.55/923.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.28

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