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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.42, 1,386.81 and 308.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.42, 1,386.81 and 308.19 is: 462.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.42 : 1,386.81 = 308.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.42/1,386.81 = 308.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.42x = 1,386.81 × 308.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.42x = 427,400.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,400.97/924.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.35

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