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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.92, 1,386.08 and 307.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.92, 1,386.08 and 307.68 is: 461.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.92 : 1,386.08 = 307.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.92/1,386.08 = 307.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.92x = 1,386.08 × 307.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.92x = 426,469.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,469.09/923.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.59

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