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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.95, 1,385.24 and 307.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.95, 1,385.24 and 307.29 is: 460.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.95 : 1,385.24 = 307.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.95/1,385.24 = 307.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.95x = 1,385.24 × 307.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.95x = 425,668.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,668.86/923.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.71

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