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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.53, 1,386.65 and 308.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.53, 1,386.65 and 308.23 is: 462.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.53 : 1,386.65 = 308.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.53/1,386.65 = 308.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.53x = 1,386.65 × 308.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.53x = 427,404.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,404.43/924.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.30

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