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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.99, 1,386.14 and 307.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.99, 1,386.14 and 307.85 is: 461.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.99 : 1,386.14 = 307.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.99/1,386.14 = 307.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.99x = 1,386.14 × 307.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.99x = 426,714.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,714.73/923.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.82

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