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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.39, 1,386.30 and 307.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.39, 1,386.30 and 307.92 is: 461.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.39 : 1,386.30 = 307.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.39/1,386.30 = 307.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.39x = 1,386.30 × 307.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.39x = 426,869.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,869.50/924.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.79

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