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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.15, 1,385.73 and 307.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.15, 1,385.73 and 307.62 is: 461.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.15 : 1,385.73 = 307.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.15/1,385.73 = 307.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.15x = 1,385.73 × 307.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.15x = 426,278.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,278.26/924.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.27

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