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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.03, 1,386.01 and 307.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.03, 1,386.01 and 307.73 is: 461.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.03 : 1,386.01 = 307.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.03/1,386.01 = 307.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.03x = 1,386.01 × 307.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.03x = 426,516.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,516.86/924.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.58

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