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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.08, 1,386.16 and 307.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.08, 1,386.16 and 307.66 is: 461.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.08 : 1,386.16 = 307.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.08/1,386.16 = 307.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.08x = 1,386.16 × 307.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.08x = 426,465.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,465.99/924.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.50

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