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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.45, 1,386.82 and 308.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.45, 1,386.82 and 308.09 is: 462.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.45 : 1,386.82 = 308.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.45/1,386.82 = 308.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.45x = 1,386.82 × 308.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.45x = 427,265.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,265.37/924.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.18

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