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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.88, 1,385.54 and 307.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.88, 1,385.54 and 307.43 is: 461.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.88 : 1,385.54 = 307.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.88/1,385.54 = 307.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.88x = 1,385.54 × 307.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.88x = 425,956.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,956.56/923.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.05

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