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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.49, 1,386.83 and 308.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.49, 1,386.83 and 308.26 is: 462.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.49 : 1,386.83 = 308.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.49/1,386.83 = 308.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.49x = 1,386.83 × 308.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.49x = 427,504.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,504.22/924.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.42

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