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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.54, 1,386.97 and 308.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.54, 1,386.97 and 308.18 is: 462.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.54 : 1,386.97 = 308.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.54/1,386.97 = 308.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.54x = 1,386.97 × 308.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.54x = 427,436.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,436.41/924.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.32

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