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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.46, 1,386.66 and 308.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.46, 1,386.66 and 308.17 is: 462.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.46 : 1,386.66 = 308.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.46/1,386.66 = 308.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.46x = 1,386.66 × 308.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.46x = 427,327.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,327.01/924.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.24

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