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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.19, 1,385.76 and 307.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.19, 1,385.76 and 307.73 is: 461.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.19 : 1,385.76 = 307.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.19/1,385.76 = 307.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.19x = 1,385.76 × 307.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.19x = 426,433.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,433.00/924.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.42

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