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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.02, 1,386.26 and 307.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.02, 1,386.26 and 307.71 is: 461.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.02 : 1,386.26 = 307.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.02/1,386.26 = 307.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.02x = 1,386.26 × 307.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.02x = 426,564.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,564.53/924.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.64

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