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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.24, 1,386.56 and 307.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.24, 1,386.56 and 307.91 is: 461.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.24 : 1,386.56 = 307.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.24/1,386.56 = 307.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.24x = 1,386.56 × 307.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.24x = 426,927.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,927.22/924.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.92

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