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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.17, 1,385.79 and 307.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.17, 1,385.79 and 307.66 is: 461.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.17 : 1,385.79 = 307.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.17/1,385.79 = 307.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.17x = 1,385.79 × 307.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.17x = 426,352.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,352.15/924.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.34

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