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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.91, 1,386.13 and 308.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.91, 1,386.13 and 308.02 is: 462.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.91 : 1,386.13 = 308.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.91/1,386.13 = 308.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.91x = 1,386.13 × 308.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.91x = 426,951.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,951.53/923.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.11

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