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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.50, 1,386.40 and 308.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.50, 1,386.40 and 308.04 is: 461.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.50 : 1,386.40 = 308.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.50/1,386.40 = 308.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.50x = 1,386.40 × 308.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.50x = 427,066.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,066.66/924.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.94

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