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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.36, 1,385.96 and 307.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.36, 1,385.96 and 307.91 is: 461.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.36 : 1,385.96 = 307.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.36/1,385.96 = 307.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.36x = 1,385.96 × 307.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.36x = 426,742.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,742.47/924.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.66

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