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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.94, 1,385.92 and 307.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.94, 1,385.92 and 307.68 is: 461.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.94 : 1,385.92 = 307.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.94/1,385.92 = 307.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.94x = 1,385.92 × 307.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.94x = 426,419.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,419.87/923.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.52

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