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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.37, 1,386.09 and 307.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.37, 1,386.09 and 307.86 is: 461.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.37 : 1,386.09 = 307.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.37/1,386.09 = 307.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.37x = 1,386.09 × 307.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.37x = 426,718.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,718.20/924.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.63

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