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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.48, 1,386.93 and 308.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.48, 1,386.93 and 308.39 is: 462.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.48 : 1,386.93 = 308.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.48/1,386.93 = 308.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.48x = 1,386.93 × 308.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.48x = 427,715.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,715.34/924.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.66

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