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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.30, 1,386.65 and 308.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.30, 1,386.65 and 308.19 is: 462.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.30 : 1,386.65 = 308.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.30/1,386.65 = 308.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.30x = 1,386.65 × 308.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.30x = 427,350.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,350.12/924.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.35

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