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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.20, 1,385.61 and 307.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.20, 1,385.61 and 307.54 is: 461.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.20 : 1,385.61 = 307.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.20/1,385.61 = 307.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.20x = 1,385.61 × 307.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.20x = 426,130.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,130.50/924.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.08

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